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West Ada School District

Renaissance

High School

2020-2021

Course Description

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2020-2021 High School Course Descriptions TABLE OF CONTENTS Page

Important Parent/Student Information • Fast Forward

• High School Definitions and Icons

• Frequently Asked Questions about AP, Honors, IB Courses, and Concurrent Credit

Courses

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International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP) 10

International Baccalaureate Career Program (IBCP) 12

ISU Associate of Arts in General Studies Degree (AA) 14

RHS Humanities Courses 15

RHS Math Placement Process 16

Communications 17

Family and Consumer Science 18

Health 19

Language Arts 20

Mathematics 24

Miscellaneous Elective Courses 27

Music 30

Physical Education 32

Pre-Engineering 33

Science 35

Social Studies 38

Visual Arts 41

World Languages 44

ADA Career Technical Center (located on the Renaissance High School Campus) 48

Construction 51

Culinary Arts 53

Health Science 55

Police, Fire & Emergency Services 59

Pre-Engineering 63

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2020 – 2021 High School Course Descriptions

All courses are graded courses unless otherwise noted.

Fast Forward Program (funded by Idaho State Legislature)

The Fast Forward Program provides a total of $4125 per student to be used throughout grades 7-12. Funds can be applied to any of the following: Concurrent Credit classes, Advanced Placement exams, International Baccalaureate exams, qualifying Career Technical Education exams, or overload courses. Instructions on how to access Fast Forward funds will be provided to students by their instructor, as registration dates approach for classes and exams. Information can also be found on the district website at http://www.westada.org/fastforward.

http://www.westada.org/fastforward

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West Ada School District Fast Forward Guide

Step 1: Complete the West Ada Fast Forward Participation Form online. • Go to the PowerSchool Parent Portal.

• Click on “update student information” bottom left corner.

• Available forms will display. Click on Fast Forward.

• The process for the Fast Forward Participation form will only have to be completed once per student

during their high school career.

Step 2: Obtain college course information from student’s high school teacher. • High School teachers will provide student with the college concurrent credit course information or

exam name (AP, CTE, or IB).

Step 3: Create an account in the Advanced Opportunities Portal. • Only one account can be created per student. If a student has an existing account, they will proceed

to “Step 4” below to request funding.

• To create an account:

o Log in to Advanced Opportunities Portal (http://advancedops.sde.idaho.gov/) and create

account.

▪ Use Chrome as your browser (most other browsers will work too). Do not use

Internet Explorer!

o Follow instructions provided by high school teacher or located on West Ada District webpage

under “Academics” and “Fast Forward Program”.

▪ Student full legal first and last name as it appears in PowerSchool must be used when

creating account.

▪ West Ada is still listed as Joint School District No. 2 in drop down menu but should be

listed as West Ada by the 2020-2021 school year.

Step 4: Request funding through the Advanced Opportunities Portal. • Log in to the Advanced Opportunities Portal (http://advancedops.sde.idaho.gov/) to request funding

for EACH class or exam.

o Use Chrome as your browser (most other browsers will work too). Do not use Internet

Explorer!

• Follow instructions provided by high school teacher or located on West Ada District webpage under

“Academics” and “Fast Forward Program”.

o West Ada is still listed as Joint School District No. 2 in drop down menu but should be listed as

West Ada by the 2020-2021 school year.

• Funding MUST be requested during the same semester that the student registers for the course or

exam. Most yearlong BSU, ISU, NNU courses register in the fall. Most year-long CWI courses register

in the spring. IB and AP exam registration is in the fall. Most CTE exam’s register in the spring.

Step 5: Register for the course through the college/university or with the high school for an AP, IB, or CTE exam. Your teacher will provide instructions on how to enroll for the course or exam.

http://advancedops.sde.idaho.gov/


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West Ada School District Fast Forward Guide (continued)

Important points to remember: ✓ Requesting Fast Forward funds does not register you for the course with the college (step 4).

✓ Registering for the course with the college does not request Fast Forward funds (step 5).

✓ All steps must be complete prior to Fast Forward deadlines or payment for

courses/exams will be the responsibility of the student/parent.

✓ Fast Forward deadlines will be provided each semester by the teacher/school.

✓ You can check the status of your Fast Forward funds requests by logging in to the Advanced

Opportunities Portal (http://advancedops.sde.idaho.gov/) and selecting previous course

applications.

Senior Performance Assessment Students are required to demonstrate proficiency on the district’s senior project that includes a technical paper and oral presentation.

On-line or Correspondence Courses – Important Information Interested parents and students should contact the school counselor before signing up for on-line or correspondence courses to make sure the credit(s) will count toward graduation requirements.


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High School Definitions and Icons

General Information for Concurrent Credit, Honors and AP: Self-motivated and independent learners who are excited about challenging tasks and ideas in a subject area will succeed in these classes. Students should be prepared to spend one to two hours per week on outside-of-class assignments per course. Students may find earning an “A” to be more difficult than in other courses. No curriculum adjustments will be made to slow the instructional pace or limit the level of instruction of the course. Concurrent Credit (Dual Credit): Students enrolled in a concurrent credit class are taught on a level comparable to a freshman college course using university-approved instructional materials. In this setting, students are academically challenged and expected to think analytically, speak, and write at a college level. Universities charge fees, including a one-time enrollment fee, when enrolling in a concurrent credit course. Students are required to complete college level assignments outside of class time. Concurrent credit differs from AP courses. Concurrent credit students earn the number of credits for which they enroll, and the grade earned in the course is the grade posted to their college transcript. Most credits transfer to colleges and universities; however, as a precaution before registering for concurrent credit students/parents should check with the colleges and universities they are considering attending to confirm their policies. These courses are graded on a four-point grading scale unless it is a designated AP course in which a five-point scale is used. Please note: All concurrent credit courses are dependent upon instructor and course approvals by the local universities. A course may not be offered as listed based upon movement of staff. Honors: These courses follow the district curriculum but proceed at an accelerated instructional pace and include more instructional depth. Students who are successful in honors courses usually perform academically in the top 10% nationally in their chosen subject area. These courses are graded on a four-point grading scale. AP (Advanced Placement): All AP courses follow a nationally standardized rigorous curriculum developed by The College Board. Students who are usually successful in AP courses are those who perform academically in the top 2% nationally in their chosen subject area. To receive college level AP credit a student must take the AP exam and pass it. Credits are awarded by the various colleges and universities according to the score received on the AP exam. Students/parents should check with the specific college or university to see their AP acceptance policy. There is an additional fee to take the AP exam. These courses are graded on a five-point grading scale. IB (only available at Renaissance High School): All International Baccalaureate (IB) courses follow the rigorous IB philosophy and implement instruction and assessment that support the IB Student Learning Profile. To earn an IB Diploma, students take exams in six subject areas earning a minimum of 24 out of 42 possible points. Each exam is evaluated on a 1 to 7-point scale. Other requirements for the IB Diploma include successful completion of CAS (Community, Action, Service), the Extended Essay, and Theory of Knowledge class. Students can earn IB Certificates by passing individual subject exams without seeking an IB Diploma. There is a fee to take IB exams and a general registration fee for the tests during the senior year. Students and parents should check with specific colleges and universities to see how they reward successful IB performance. In West Ada School District, some IB courses are graded on a five-point scale. CTE (Career & Technical Education): CTE program classes offer students applied learning opportunities that align to in-demand job workplace skills. Coursework is designed to prepare students for employment certification exams, a seamless transition on to postsecondary technical colleges, or industry skills applicable to employment readiness. Some of the essential components of establishing a CTE program is to maintain an active industry advisory board, provide state-of-art equipment and curriculum that meets industry standards, and to promote CTE student organizations, which provide students with opportunities to develop leadership skills as well as competition opportunities to showcase their CTE skills. To learn more, visit www.westada.org/CTE

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High School Definitions and Icons

Meets the Humanities Requirement

Concurrent Credit

IB – Courses will be offered at Renaissance High School for Seniors and Juniors. See your counselor for more

information.

Technical Dual Credit –See your Career & Technical Education (CTE) course instructor for full details.

Enrollment Requires an Application and Space May Be Limited

Transportation – Students must provide their own transportation.

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Frequently Asked Questions about AP, Honors, IB Courses, and Concurrent Credit Courses

1. What is the difference between an Advanced Placement course and an

Honors course? Check the sheet with the descriptions of Advanced Placement (AP) and Honors courses found in the Course Description Handbook from your school. This tells you what caliber of student will do well with the type of work expected in each of these.

2. What is an AP Exam and why would a student want to take one? Which AP courses offer the exam? For each AP course, an AP exam is administered at participating schools worldwide. Except for AP Studio Art – which is a portfolio assessment – each AP Exam contains a free-response section (either essay or problem-solving) and a section of multiple-choice questions. The modern language exams also have a speaking component, and the AP Music Theory Exam includes a sight-singing task. Each AP Exam is given an overall grade of 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5, with 5 indicating a student who is extremely well qualified to receive college credit and/or advanced placement based on an AP Exam grade. Instructors of these courses will provide additional information about the cost, date and time the exam will be given for that particular course at the beginning of the course.

3. What is the grading scale on the AP exams and what significance does the score hold? Is there a minimum a student must get? The end product of the AP Exam is the AP grade that is reported to students, their schools, and their designated colleges in July. The colleges use these grades as evidence of the students’ abilities and achievement when they make their decisions regarding whether or not to grant credit and/or advanced placement. The AP grade scale ranges from 5 to 1:

5 Extremely well qualified 4 Well qualified 3 Qualified 2 Possibly qualified

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Each college or university must decide what evidence is sufficient to demonstrate that the student has satisfied one or more of its course requirements. You can find this out by contacting the schools your student is interested in attending.

4. How many colleges accept AP credits? The best source of specific and up-to-date information about an individual institution’s policy is its catalog or Website.

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5. What does concurrent credit mean and how does a class qualify for it? What expenses are related to taking a course for concurrent credit? Concurrent credit is defined on the sheet provided in the Course Description Handbook for your school. In order to qualify for concurrent credit a teacher must submit their class syllabus, student assignments and testing expectations. Once these have been reviewed by a university, they determine whether the class is comparable to what the institution offers. Some universities will approve concurrent credits in one content area and not another. Any course that has been approved for a concurrent credit will have a symbol next to them in the Course Description Handbook. Current cost of credits is $75 for each credit. Most courses are offered for 3 to 5 credits.

6. How does concurrent credit differ from AP Exams? Students enrolled in high school AP courses have the option of taking an AP exam. Credits are awarded by the university they attend, based upon their test score. Concurrent credit students earn the number of credits for which they enrolled, and the grade earned is the grade for the course, not the grade for one particular test.

7. Where is the IB Program offered? IB courses are offered at Renaissance High School.

8. What is IB and how is it different from AP and Concurrent Credit courses? IB and AP courses are considered by most colleges and universities as most demanding. Students may take an individual IB course as you would any AP class or a student may take the entire IB diploma. (See the IB definition found in the Course Description handbook.) IB courses require both internal and external assessments which determine the final score in the class. IB exams are scored on a 7-point scale. Each college or university establishes their own policy on acceptance of IB classes for college credit. It is best to check the individual institution’s IB policy. In a Concurrent Credit class, students earn college credit based on their work over the course of the year or semester as opposed to earning credit based on an exam at the completion of the course.

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International Baccalaureate Diploma

The full IB Diploma Program requires six, two-year classes from each group. A minimum of three of these (and a maximum of four) must be taken at higher level (HL) and the remaining are standard level (SL) courses. Diploma Program students will also need to take TOK (Theory of Knowledge), complete CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service), and write the EE (Extended Essay). Below are the choices open to the 2022 class.

IB for Class of 2022- Juniors

Remember 3 must be HL and 3 SL (Ab Initios are considered SL)

GROUP 1: • IB Language & Lit English HL

GROUP 2: Choose ONE course.

• IB Spanish SL (must have completed Spanish 2)

• IB Spanish Ab Initio (Spanish I or II) (Ab Initios courses are SL)

• IB Mandarin Ab Initio (must have completed Mandarin 2) (Ab Initios courses are SL)

GROUP 3: Choose ONE course

• IB History of the Americas HL

• IB Social and Cultural Anthropology HL


• IB Biology HL

• IB Biology SL

• IB Chemistry HL

• IB Chemistry SL

• IB Environmental Systems & Societies SL

GROUP 5: Placement by Teacher

• IB Math Applications SL

• IB Math Analysis SL

GROUP 6: Choose ONE Course

• IB Visual Arts HL (must have completed Design & Drawing)

• IB Music SL (must have completed Music Core & Ethno-Musicology)

• IB World Arts & Culture SL

There are also core requirements for high school graduation. You will need to register

for these core requirements in addition to your IB classes.

College Economics – Senior Year

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International Baccalaureate Diploma

The full IB Diploma Program requires six, two-year classes from each group. A minimum of three of these (and a maximum of four) must be taken at higher level (HL) and the remaining are standard level (SL) courses. Diploma Program students will also need to take TOK (Theory of Knowledge), complete CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service), and write the EE (Extended Essay). Below are the choices open to the 2021 class.

IB for 2021 -- Seniors

Remember 3 must be HL and 3 SL (Ab Initios are considered SL) GROUP 1: • IB Language & Lit English HL


• IB Spanish SL (must have completed Spanish II)

• IB Spanish Ab Initio (Spanish I or II) (Ab Initios courses are SL)

• IB Mandarin Ab Initio (must have completed Mandarin II) (Ab Initios courses are SL)

GROUP 3: Choose One course.



• IB Biology HL

• IB Chemistry HL









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International Baccalaureate Career Program

The IB Career Program (IBCP) requires student to take and test in at least two IB Diploma (IBDP) classes. The IBDP classes require two years of study. Career Program students will also need to complete a full two years of a Career Related Study (CRS) and the external certificate associated with the CRS. Additionally, Career Program students will complete the IBCP CORE: Personal and Professional Skills (PPS) class, Community Service (CS) requirement, Language Development (LD) portfolio, and write and present the Reflective Project (RP). Below are the choices open to the 2022 class.

IBCP for 2022 -- Juniors

Remember students must choose at least two IBDP classes and must take and

complete the two-year CRS/CTE courses and external certificate.

IB Diploma Program Classes CTE or Career Related Studies (CRS) GROUP 1: • IB Language & Lit English HL



• IB Spanish Ab Initio (have not completed Spanish II)

• IB Mandarin Ab Initio (must have completed Mandarin 2)

GROUP 3: Choose One course.

• IB History of the Americas HL



• IB Biology HL

• IB Biology SL

• IB Chemistry HL

• IB Chemistry SL

• IB Environmental Systems & Societies SL





• IB Visual Arts HL (must have completed Design &

Drawing)

• IB Music SL (must have completed Music Core & Ethno-

Musicology)


Culinary Arts • Foods & Nutrition (10th) • Intro to Culinary Arts (11th) • Advanced Culinary Arts (12th)

Certified Nurse’s Assistant

• Health Professions (10th) • Medical Terminology (11th) • Health Professions CNA (12th)

Emergency Medical Technician

• Health Professions (10th) • Medical Terminology (11th) • Emergency Medical Responder (11th or 12th)

• EMT Basic (12th) Pharmacy Technician

• Health Professions (10th) • Medical Terminology (11th) • Pharmacy Tech (12th)

Engineering

• Introduction to Engineering Design (9th)

• Principles of Engineering (10th) • Computer Integrated Manufacturing (11th) • Digital Electronics (11th) • Civil Engineering & Architecture (12th) • Aerospace Engineering (12th) • Engineering Design & Development (12th)




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International Baccalaureate Career Program

The IB Career Program (IBCP) requires student to take and test in at least two IB Diploma (IBDP) classes. The IBDP classes require two years of study. Career Program students will also need to complete a full two years of a Career Related Study (CRS) and the external certificate associated with the CRS. Additionally, Career Program students will complete the IBCP CORE: The Personal and Professional Skills (PPS) class, Community Service (CS) requirement, Language Development (LD) portfolio, and write and present the Reflective Project (RP). Below are the choices open to the 2021 class.

IBCP for 2021 -- Senior

Remember students must choose at least two IBDP classes and must take and

complete the two-year CRS courses and external certificate.

IB Diploma Program Classes Career Related Studies GROUP 1: • IB Language & Lit English HL



• IB Spanish Ab Initio (Spanish I)

• IB Mandarin Ab Initio (must have completed Mandarin 2)

GROUP 3:



• IB Biology HL

• IB Chemistry HL





• IB World Arts and Culture SL

Culinary Arts • Foods & Nutrition (10th) • Intro to Culinary Arts (11th) • Advanced Culinary Arts (12th)

Certified Nurse’s Assistant

• Health Professions (10th) • Medical Terminology (11th) • Health Professions CNA (12th)

Emergency Medical Technician

• Health Professions (10th) • Medical Terminology (11th) • Emergency Medical Responder (11th or 12th) • EMT Basic (12th)

Pharmacy Technician

• Health Professions (10th) • Medical Terminology (11th) • Pharmacy Tech (12th)

Engineering

• Introduction to Engineering Design (9th)

• Principles of Engineering (10th) • Computer Integrated Manufacturing (11th) • Digital Electronics (11th) • Civil Engineering and Architecture (12th) • Aerospace Engineering (12th) • Engineering Design and Development (12th)




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Renaissance High School Associates Degree Program Overview

• Associate of Arts degree in General Studies from Idaho State University

• Credit in some classes comes from BSU, NNU, CWI

• 60 credits required (most classes are 3-4 credits)

• Most courses taken for “concurrent credit” which means earning college credit while in a high school class. Others need to be taken during summer session at College of Western Idaho – CWI.

• If the student’s GPA does not meet college criteria, student will not be permitted to register for college credit.

• Cost is $75 per credit (federal financial aid is NOT available to high school students;

however, they can use Fast Forward funds)

• Total cost: $75 per credit for 60 credits = $4500 approx. (over 2 years)

▪ Fast Forward funds for each student is $4125

▪ Students/Parents will need budget approximately $400 to pay for credits to earn the full Associate Degree credits

▪ Students will incur additional costs if they take more than the 60 credits required for the Associate Degree or access Fast Forward funds for other options.

• RHS is unable to guarantee courses here will be available for credit each year (due to staff changes)

• Students are responsible each semester to register with each college and apply for Fast Forward funds. If deadlines are not met, students may not receive credit and/or have the course payed for by Fast Forward.

• Students/parents MUST track college credits carefully. RHS does not have records of college credits earned due to confidentiality laws

The following classes must be taken for the AA (other classes for HS graduation requirements are

not listed here)

11th grade classes

• College Composition (English) • Intro to College Literature (English) • Math • World Language • College Personal Finance

• College Middle East History & Culture • Intro to College Art • College Speech • Electives

12th grade classes • Themes in College Literature (English) • Math • World Language (if needed) • College US History I • College US History II

• Honors Economics • Electives

Summer classes – (usually taken between 10th and 11th and between 11th and 12th grade at CWI)

• Science – Chemistry, Geology or Physics (not needed if student takes College Chem at RHS)

• English 102 (must be taken summer AFTER junior year). Students must earn a C or higher

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RENAISSANCE HIGH SCHOOL COURSES THAT CURRENTLY MEET THE HUMANITIES REQUIREMENT

(Courses listed meet State Humanities Standards. State Standards include History and Culture, Critical Thinking and Performance or Language Acquisition.)

Course Section Course Section Arabic I A&B World Languages Design Visual Arts

Arabic II A&B World Languages Drawing Visual Arts

Mandarin I A&B World Languages Introduction to College Art Visual Arts

Mandarin II A&B World Languages IB Visual Arts HL I A&B Visual Arts

Mandarin III A&B World Languages IB Visual Arts HL II A&B Visual Arts

IB Mandarin Ab Initio I A&B World Languages Ceramics I Visual Arts

IB Mandarin Ab Initio II C&D World Languages Ceramics II Visual Arts

Spanish I A&B World Languages Concert Choir A&B Music

Spanish II A&B World Languages Concert Band A&B Music

Spanish III A&B World Languages Orchestra I A&B Music

Spanish IV A&B World Languages IB Music SL I A&B Music

IB Spanish Ab Initio I A&B World Languages IB Music SL II A&B Music

IB Spanish Ab Initio II C&D World Languages Music Core Music

IB Spanish B SL I A&B World Languages Ethno-Musicology Music

IB Spanish B SL II A&B World Languages Music

IB Spanish B HL I A&B World Languages Music

IB Spanish B HL II A&B World Languages

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RHS Math Placement Process

Incoming 9th grade students who attended a West Ada Middle School and will be attending Renaissance High School will be placed in the appropriate math course based on the following two options:

• Students who have completed the West Ada Math 8 A/B will be placed in Honors High School (HS) Math I.

• Students who have completed the West Ada Honors HS Math 6-8 I A/B will be placed in Honors High School (HS) Math II.

Incoming 9th grade students who attended a school not part of the West Ada School District and will be attending Renaissance High School will be placed in Honors HS Math I A/B. The expectation would be if the student earned high school math credit taught by a certified high school math teacher and has the transcript sent to RHS the student would then be placed in Honors HS Math II.

Honors HS Math I is an integrated course that includes concepts taught in Algebra and Geometry working towards the next step of the math progression, Honors HS Math II A/B. Completing the two years provides a concurrency of learning and ensures Algebra and Geometry concepts and skills are learned. The completing of this sequence of learning will establish foundational skills and knowledge for math progression into Honors Pre-Calculus and Calculus. Please note the math course progression facilitates students reaching the highest level in the math sequence, which is a Calculus or Statistics class.

It is the goal of the RHS administration and counselors to place students appropriately. Math programs and course names vary greatly across schools.

• However, if a parent and/or student believes Honors HS Math II is a more appropriate placement and would like to pursue this option, a placement test will be required by the student to demonstrate the knowledge and skills of Honors HS Math I with scoring 80% or higher.

• However, if a parent and/or student believe Honors Pre-Calculus is a more appropriate placement and would like to pursue this option, a placement test will be required by the student to demonstrate the knowledge and skills of Honors HS Math II with scoring 80% or higher. Scoring 80% or higher demonstrates proficiency of Honors HS Math I and II.

In order to pursue a placement test for Honors HS Math II A/B or Honors Pre-Calculus A/B, a written request to the RHS office will need to be submitted. In the written request, please include student name, middle school attended during 8th grade and identify which placement test is being requested, either Honors HS Math II or Honors Pre-Calculus. The designated timeframe to submit a written request to pursue a placement test is between the second Friday in May through the Friday in August that falls before the first day of school. Upon receipt of request, the RHS office will contact the parent and/or student to schedule a time to take the placement test. The student score will determine whether a student’s math placement will change, or the student will remain in the recommended math course. The results of the placement test will be the final step for determining the math placement process at RHS.

The placement test will be an assessment with a compilation of essential knowledge and skills a student is expected to possess completing Honors HS Math I and/or Honors HS Math II according to the West Ada School District math curriculum. It is important to ensure the student has the necessary math knowledge and skills to be successful as he or she continues through the math sequence of courses which build upon these foundational math concepts for the remainder of high school.

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Communication College Speech (CWI -- COMM 101 – 3 credits)

Course Number(s): 01151H1031

Open to: 10, 11, 12

Credit(s): 1

Prerequisite: Signed Rigor Commitment Form, Age 16 or meet university requirements for students

under age 16

Content: This course emphasizes the theory and practice of informative public speaking, logical

HS Speech Credit argumentation, persuasion, small group discussion, and interpersonal communication. It is

designed to help students engage in the understanding of human communication and practice

of improving one’s ability to express ideas orally. The course will meet the requirements of the

credit-granting university. This course is an approved NCAA course.

Debate A & B

Course Number(s): 01153G1011, 01153G1012

Open to: 9, 10, 11, 12

Credit: 2 (Speech Requirement)

Prerequisite: 3.0 GPA, Letter of recommendation, and/or Instructor Approval

Content: This course is for beginning debaters only. The course includes extensive library research, logic

and reasoning, organization techniques, public speaking experience, and fundamentals of

argumentation and debate. Students will be offered the opportunity to compete in

interscholastic debate contests.

Advanced Debate A & B (NNU COMM 2120 – 1 Credit per semester for maximum of 4 credits)


Open to: 10, 11, 12

Credit: 2 (This course may be repeated.)

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Debate A & B or equivalent course, 3.0 GPA, and/or Instructor

Approval.

Content: This course is for varsity level debaters and emphasizes individual research; affirmative and

negative case strategies, and analysis of theory and argumentation. The course involves

extensive outside of class research and preparation time. Students will be offered the

opportunity to compete in interscholastic debate contests.

Yearbook A & B


Open to: 10, 11, 12

Credit: 2

Prerequisite: 2.5 GPA and Instructor Approval

Content: Yearbook teaches students how to prepare a yearbook for publication, including page layout,

copy and headline writing, and production coordination. Students are responsible for taking,

developing, and printing photographs for the publication. Credit is granted for each successive

year the student successfully completes.

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Family and Consumer Sciences Foods & Nutrition

Course Number(s): 22202T1011

Open to: 9, 10, 11, 12

Credit: 1

Prerequisite: None

Content: This course addresses nutrition, wellness and personal lifestyle. Course content includes: food

safety and sanitation, food preparation techniques, meal management skills, nutrition, and

career option in nutrition and related fields. This course provides students the opportunity to

earn their Ready Set Food Safe Certification. FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of

America) activities are an integral part of this course.

Introduction to Culinary Arts A & B

Course Number(s): 16055T1011, 16055T1012

Open to: 10, 11, 12

Credit: 2 (1 period, 2 semesters)

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Foods and Nutrition and Ready Set Food Safe Certification or

Instructor Approval

Content: This course is a foundation in professional food preparation with practical application in career

opportunities, reinforced basic skills, food safety and sanitation, use of commercial equipment,

industrial food preparation, business management, service techniques and employability skills.

FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) activities are an integral part of this

course.

Advanced Culinary Arts A & B – CTE Center - Renaissance Campus


Open to: 11, 12

Credit: 4 (2 periods, 2 semesters) 2nd Period through 3rd Period; Lunch Break is included

Prerequisite: Introduction to Culinary Arts and Ready Set Food Safe Certification.

Transportation: Students are encouraged to participate in a minimum of 8 hours of food industry

externships. They must provide their own transportation to these off-site events.

Content: This course is a guided, practical, in-house experience working in the district’s student-run

restaurant operations. Students will have the opportunity to develop skills and perform the

duties required of personnel in food and beverage operations found within the restaurant

industry. FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) activities are an integral

part of this course.

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Health HS Health Course Number(s): 08051G1020

Open to: 10, 11, 12

Credit: 1

Prerequisite: None

Content: This course identifies and examines major health issues providing accurate information to help

individuals make decisions affecting personal, social and environmental health. Specific units of

study include: Mental, Emotional & Social Health; Nutrition & Physical Activity; Environmental

Health; Alcohol, Tobacco & Other Drugs; Prevention & Control of Disease; STDs/STIs &

HIV/AIDS; Growth, Development & Family Life; Consumer & Community Health; and Injury

Prevention & Safety. This course meets district graduation requirements for health.

Health Professions A & B


Open to: 10, 11

Credit: 2

Prerequisite: None

Content: This course is designed for students interested in the Health Careers Pathway or medical field. The course is also the prerequisite to the following upper level courses; 1) Certified

Nursing Assistant (CNA), 2) Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), 3) Pharmacy Technician, 4) Medical Terminology, 5) Sports Medicine 2 & 3 and 6) Physical Therapy Aide (PTA). Students will receive a robust overview of the following content areas: the health care industry, medical careers, first aid and CPR, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, and basic medical skills.

The course will also cover HS Health Priority Standards. Students will receive the

required health education credit for graduation by successfully completing both

semesters of the year-long course

Medical Terminology for Health Professions (BSU – HLTHST 101 – 3 credits)


Open to: 11

Credit: 2

Prerequisite: Health Professions A & B

Content: This course presents a study of medical terminology. Prefixes, suffixes, word roots, combining

forms, special endings, plural forms, abbreviations, and symbols are included in the content. All

body systems, anatomical reference, pharmacology, and medical specialties will be considered.

Emphasis is placed on spelling, definition, usage, and pronunciation. This course is required

prior to enrolling in Certified Nursing Assistant or Pharmacy Technician and EMT Basic.

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Language Arts Creative Writing

Course Number(s): 01104G1011

Open to: 10, 11, 12

Credit: 1

Prerequisite: None

Content: This course is for advanced students of writing who want to experiment with style while

developing and improving their own technique. The course emphasizes development of

individual voice and style as well as form and technique. Poetry, fiction, short stories, and

personal and expository essays will be emphasized. This course does not meet district

graduation requirements for English. This is an approved NCAA course.

College Creative Writing (BSU – CW203 – 3 credits)


Open to: 10, 11, 12

Credit: 1

Prerequisite: Creative Writing

Content: This course is for advanced students of creative writing and emphasizes development of voice,

style, form, and technique, and will include close reading of texts, work on writing exercises,

and discussion of student’s original writing in a workshop setting. The course focus (fiction,

creative nonfiction or poetry) will be determined by the credit granting university. Check with

your instructor to verify the course focus. Students may oversee the publication of school

literary/artwork magazine. This course does not meet district graduation requirements

for English. This is an approved NCAA course.

Honors English 9 A & B

Course Number(s): 01001H1011, 01001H1012

Open to: 9

Credit: 2

Prerequisite: Signed Rigor Commitment Form

Content: This course meets the needs of high-achieving students performing considerably beyond grade

level in English. Although the units of study share the same conceptual focus as English 9 A &

B, the course challenges the student’s ability to reason, synthesize, research, speak and write.

In addition, students engage in advanced technical reading, writing as analysis and as

assessment, and presentation of research. Successful honors students tend to have English

Language Arts ISAT scores in the advanced range, attend class regularly, consistently meet

deadlines, and have a willingness to work outside of class. This is an approved NCAA

course.

Honors English 10 A & B


Open to: 10

Credit: 2


Content: This course meets the needs of high-achieving students performing considerably beyond grade

level in English. Although the units of study share the same conceptual focus as English 10 A

& B, the course challenges the student’s ability to reason, synthesize, research, speak and

write. In addition, students engage in advanced technical reading, writing as analysis and as

assessment, and presentation of research. Successful honors students tend to have English

Language Arts ISAT scores in the advanced range, attend class regularly, consistently meet

deadlines, and have a willingness to work outside of class. This is an approved NCAA

course.

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IB Language and Literature HL I A & B

Course Number(s): 01007E1031, 01007E1032

Open to: 11

Credit: 2

Prerequisite: None

Content: The Language and Literature course introduces the critical study and interpretation of written

and spoken texts from a wide range of literary and non-literary genres. The formal analysis of

texts is supplemented by awareness that meaning is not fixed but can change in respect to

contexts of production and consumption. The course is organized into four parts, each focused

on the study of either literary or non-literary texts. Together, the four parts of the course allow

the student to explore the language A in question through its cultural development and use, its

media forms and functions, and its literature. Students develop skills of literary and textual

analysis, and also the ability to present their ideas effectively. A key aim is the development of

critical literacy. This course is graded on a 5-point scale. This course is an approved

NCAA course.

IB Language and Literature HL II A & B


Open to: 12

Credit: 2

Prerequisite: Successful completion of IB Language and Literature HL I A & B

Content: The Language and Literature course introduces the critical study and interpretation of written

and spoken texts from a wide range of literary and non-literary genres. The formal analysis of

texts is supplemented by awareness that meaning is not fixed but can change in respect to

contexts of production and consumption. The course is organized into four parts, each focused

on the study of either literary or non-literary texts. Together, the four parts of the course allow

the student to explore the language A in question through its cultural development and use, its

media forms and functions, and its literature. Students develop skills of literary and textual

analysis, and also the ability to present their ideas effectively. A key aim is the development of

critical literacy. This course is graded on a 5-point scale. This course is an approved

NCAA course.

Introduction to College Composition A (ISU Rhetoric & Writing – ENGLISH 1101 – 3 credits)


Open to: 11

Credit(s): 1

Prerequisite: Signed Rigor Commitment Form, successful completion of English 9 & 10

Content: This course focuses on developing students as reflective writers for success in the wide range

of writing experiences that students will experience at the university level. Students will

engage in the writing process, writing regularly, receiving feedback on their writing and giving

feedback to others. Academic writing conventions (including using the library, integrating

sources, and using a citation system) will be introduced. Students will engage with

informational, narrative and argumentative texts as writing models. Extensive reading and

writing are required. This is an approved NCAA course.

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Introduction to College Literature B (ISU –ENGLISH 1175 – 3 credits)


Open to: 11

Credit(s): 1

Prerequisite: Signed Rigor Commitment Form, successful completion of English 9 & 10

Content: Introduction to the critical reading of various literary genres, with attention to the interpretation

and evaluation of representative texts. Extensive reading, writing and participation in class

discussion are required. The syllabus is approved by the credit- granting university, and that

university's student honesty and plagiarism policies apply. This course is an approved

NCAA course.

Themes in College Literature A & B (ISU –ENGLISH 1115A – 3 credits & ENGLISH 1115B – 3 credits)


Open to: 12

Credit: 2

Prerequisite: Signed Rigor Commitment Form, successful completion of English 9, English 10, English 11

or equivalent courses.

Content: Introduction to literature through the study of one or more major themes that cross historical

and cultural boundaries. Extensive reading, writing and participation in class discussion are

required. This is an approved NCAA course.

Myth & Legend


Open to: 9, 10, 11, 12

Credit: 1

Prerequisite: None

Content: Cultures blend and the past illuminates the present through this course that examines folk

talks, fairy tales, myths, and legends from around the world. Students will improve reading

and writing skills as they become familiar with the stories that have defined cultures and

explained natural phenomena. This course does not meet district graduation

requirements for English. This is an approved NCAA course.

Theory & Practice of Writing


Open to: 10, 11, 12


Prerequisite: None

Content: Students will explore literacy theory and pedagogy, preparing to act as writing consultants for

the school writing center, learning about the scope of the school writing center and various

approaches to supporting student writing as a writing consultant. Students successfully

completing this class may be eligible to act as writing consultants in their school’s writing

center. These courses are designed to support schools that have a school writing center. This

course does not meet district graduation requirements for English.

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Writing Center Tutor


Open to: 11, 12


Prerequisite: Successful completion of Theory & Practice of Writing or approved writing center application

Content: Students will continue to discover how to look at and write about literature, academic writing,

as well as engage in more advanced peer tutor training. Students will apply their knowledge by

assisting in the school’s writing center as well as acting as a peer writing tutor during the class

period across content areas. These courses are designed to support schools that have a school

writing center. This course is graded as pass/fail. This course does not meet district

graduation requirements for English.

Reader’s Choice


Open to: 9, 10, 11, 12


Prerequisite: None

Content: Like to read? This class is for you. Students will read for pleasure, choosing titles from a

variety of genres and titles for independent and small group reading. Students will interact

with other students discussing and sharing reactions and ideas about books read for class as

well as creating and presenting book talks, reviews, posters, trailers and other media that

encourage others to read as well. This course does not meet district graduation

requirements for English.

Research and Communication for the 21st Century


Open to: 9, 10

Credits: 1

Prerequisite: None

Content: This course addresses the 21st century research and communications skills needed to be

successful in a global society.

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Mathematics

Calculus A & B (CWI – Math 170 Calculus I – 5 credits full year)


Open to: 11, 12

Credit: 2

Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus A & B or HS Math III A & B

Content: An intensive review of pre-calculus and a beginning calculus course covering differentiation,

applications of the derivative, integration, techniques of integration, and logarithmic functions.

This class follows HS Math III A & B in the math course sequence. A graphing calculator is

recommended. This is an approved NCAA course.

Calculus II A & B


Open to: 12

Credit: 2

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Calculus A & B, Signed Rigor Commitment Form

Content: This course continues the study of Calculus by the following topics: parametric functions, polar

and vector functions, improper integrals, logistic differential equations, as well as geometric,

harmonic, converging, diverging, and the Taylor-Maclaurin series. Taking this course may

require students to travel to another high school. All students will be eligible to take the AP

Calculus BC exam in May. A graphing calculator is recommended. This course is graded on

a 5-point scale. This is an approved NCAA course.

Finite Mathematics A & B (CWI – MATH 130 Finite Math – 4 credits full year)


Open to: 11, 12

Credit: 2 Math

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Honors HS Math III A & B or IB Mathematics SL I A & B

Content: Course topics include functions, linear and non-linear mathematical models, systems of linear

equations, linear programming, matrix algebra and applications, mathematics of finance, and

statistics. This course is an approved NCAA course.

Honors HS Math I A & B


Open to: 9

Credit: 2 Math

Prerequisite: Math 8, Instructor Recommendation, and Signed Rigor Commitment Form.

Content: This is a highly accelerated high school math sequence for mathematics. It includes all of the

Plus Standards and will prepare students for Calculus in their senior year. It is only suitable for

very talented, self-motivated students who enjoy mathematics. A signed rigor contract is

required. A graphing calculator is highly recommended. This is an approved NCAA course.

Honors HS Math II A & B


Open to: 9, 10

Credit: 2 Math

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Honors HS Math I A & B and Signed Rigor Commitment Form

Content: This course focuses on the formalization of quadratics and the application of mathematical and

algebraic concepts to describe and solve geometric situations. This course includes the “plus”

(Pre-calculus) standards. A graphing calculator is recommended. This is an approved NCAA

course.

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Honors Pre-Calculus A & B (CWI – MATH 147 – 5 credits full year)


Open to: 10

Credit: 2 Math

Prerequisite: Successful completion of HS Math II A & B

Content: This course emphasizes the background theory a student must know to be successful in many

calculus courses. Students will continue their study of functions, trigonometry, systems of

equations, matrices, sequences, analytic geometry, and limits. A graphing calculator is

recommended. This course is an approved NCAA course.

Statistics A & B (CWI – MATH 153 Elementary Statistics – 3 credits full year)


Open to: 11, 12

Credit: 2 Math

Prerequisite: Successful completion of HS Math III A & B, Signed Rigor Commitment Form

Content: This is a full year introductory, non-calculus-based course in statistics. It is equivalent to a

typical introductory college course. Students are exposed to four conceptual themes:

exploring data, planning a study, anticipating patterns, and statistical inference. This is an

approved NCAA course.

IB Math Analysis SL I A & B


Open to: 11

Credit: 2 Math

Prerequisite: Hon Math II A & B or Hon Pre-Calculus A & B

Content: The following content will be covered in the IB Math Analysis SL two-year program. Mathematics will include analysis and approaches for students who are interested in developing

their mathematics to become fluent in the construction of mathematical arguments and develop

strong skills in mathematical thinking. Students explore real and abstract applications of these

ideas, with and without technology.

Content covered includes but is not limited to: advanced algebra topics; sequences and series,

financial mathematics, deductive and inductive proofs and proofs by contradiction, exponential,

logarithmic, rational and polynomial functions, binomial theorem, permutations and

combinations with probability, statistics, partial fractions, complex numbers with polar form,

right and not-right triangle trigonometry, vectors, limits, derivatives and integral calculus. This

course is an approved NCAA course.

IB Math Analysis SL II A & B


Open to: 12

Credit: 2 Math

Prerequisite: IB Math Analysis SL I A & B

Content: The following content will be covered in the IB Math Analysis SL two-year program. Mathematics will include analysis and approaches for students who are interested in developing

their mathematics to become fluent in the construction of mathematical arguments and develop

strong skills in mathematical thinking. Students explore real and abstract applications of these

ideas, with and without technology.

Content covered includes but is not limited to: advanced algebra topics; sequences and series,

financial mathematics, deductive and inductive proofs and proofs by contradiction, exponential,

logarithmic, rational and polynomial functions, binomial theorem, permutations and

combinations with probability, statistics, partial fractions, complex numbers with polar form,

right and not-right triangle trigonometry, vectors, limits, derivatives and integral calculus. This


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IB Math Applications SL I A & B


Open to: 11

Credit: 2 Math

Prerequisite: Hon Math II A & B or Hon Pre-Calculus A & B

Content: The following content will be covered in the IB Math Application SL two-year program.

Mathematics will include applications and interpretation for students who are interested in

developing their mathematics for describing our world and solving practical problems. They will

also be interested in harnessing the power of technology alongside exploring mathematical

models. The course makes extensive use of technology to allow students to explore and

construct mathematical models.

Content covered includes, but is not limited to: sequences and series, financial mathematics,

exponents and logarithms, complex numbers including polar form, trigonometric functions,

graph theory, statistics and probability with a brief introduction to differential and integral

calculus. This course is an approved NCAA course.

IB Math Applications SL II A & B


Open to: 12

Credit: 2 Math

Prerequisite: IB Math Applications SL I A & B

Content: The following content will be covered in the IB Math Application SL two-year program.

Mathematics will include applications and interpretation for students who are interested in

developing their mathematics for describing our world and solving practical problems. They will

also be interested in harnessing the power of technology alongside exploring mathematical

models. The course makes extensive use of technology to allow students to explore and

construct mathematical models.

Content covered includes, but is not limited to: sequences and series, financial mathematics,

exponents and logarithms, complex numbers including polar form, trigonometric functions,

graph theory, statistics and probability with a brief introduction to differential and integral

calculus. This course is an approved NCAA course.

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Miscellaneous Elective Courses Academic Decathlon A & B


Open to: 9, 10, 11, 12


Prerequisite: None

Content: Academic Decathlon allows students to study a topic that changes annually from ten different

academic disciplines including literature, language, music, science, math, social science, art,

and economics. Students will express the depth of their knowledge through standardized

testing, public speaking, interviews, and written essays. This course provides students with an

opportunity to understand a topic in depth and how it relates to everyday life. Students who

take this course will have a variety of extracurricular opportunities available to them.

Introduction to Leadership


Open to: 9, 10, 11, 12

Credit: 1

Prerequisite: None

Content: This class will provide students the opportunity to increase participation in teams, clubs, and

other group activities; fostering a sense of ownership. The class is based on building a sense

of community and leadership among our younger students. The intent of the class is to build

skills in the areas of community service, planning, organization, leadership, responsibility,

organization, and teamwork. Students will also be involved in academy planning and school

decisions that impact their specific grade level.

Advanced Leadership


Open to: 11, 12

Credit: 1

Prerequisite: Introduction to Leadership

Content: This course will build upon concepts learned in Introduction to Leadership. Students will

explore different styles of leadership, goal setting, conflict resolution, and advanced teaming

concepts. Students will also have the opportunity to participate in community service and/or

leadership shadowing.

Career & College Readiness (BSU – ACAD 101 HS to College Transition – 3 credits)


Open to: 11, 12

Credit: 1

Prerequisite: None

Content: This course is designed to prepare students for career, college, or other post-secondary

education. Topics covered will be ACT and SAT preparation, higher education application

process, scholarship search, personal portfolio development, college study skills and

expectations, college essay writing skills to include APA format and research techniques and

methods.

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IB Personal and Professional Skills I


Open to: 11 (spring semester)

Credit: 1

Prerequisite: None

Content: The IB Personal and Professional Skills (PPS I) course challenges IB Career-related Program

(IBCP) students in the areas of thinking, intercultural understanding, communication, and

personal development. In this course students will examine the ethics, value judgements, and

belief systems of their various career fields. Through the PPS course, students will develop

intellectual habits; practical problem-solving skills; ethical, creative and lateral thinking skills;

self-awareness; individual strengths and limitations; intercultural awareness; communication

skills; personal and interpersonal skills for the workplace and beyond; the skills of reflection and

critical thinking in personal, social and professional situations; and an understanding that many

questions, issues or problems do not always have simple right or wrong answers. IBCP

students will begin to produce the Reflective Project that investigates and focuses on an ethical

dimension of an issue arising from the student’s career/vocational studies. The Reflective

Project promotes high-level research and writing skills, intellectual discovery and creativity.

Additionally, students will begin to organize their Language Portfolio, setting language

acquisition goals and planning their language learning outcomes.

IB Personal and Professional Skills II


Open to: 12 (fall semester)

Credit: 1

Prerequisite: Successful completion of IB Personal and Professional Skills I

Content: The IB Personal and Professional Skills (PPS I) course challenges IB Career-related Program

(IBCP) students in the areas of thinking, intercultural understanding, communication, and

personal development. In this course students will examine the ethics, value judgements, and

belief systems of their various career fields. Through the PPS course, students will develop

intellectual habits; practical problem-solving skills; ethical, creative and lateral thinking skills;

self-awareness; individual strengths and limitations; intercultural awareness; communication

skills; personal and interpersonal skills for the workplace and beyond; the skills of reflection and

critical thinking in personal, social and professional situations; and an understanding that many

questions, issues or problems do not always have simple right or wrong answers. IBCP

students will begin to produce the Reflective Project that investigates and focuses on an ethical

dimension of an issue arising from the student’s career/vocational studies. The Reflective

Project promotes high-level research and writing skills, intellectual discovery and creativity.

Additionally, students will begin to organize their Language Portfolio, assessing their own

growth and level of acquisition, and reflecting on areas of future development and application.

IB Theory of Knowledge I

Course Number(s): 04304E1011

Open to: 11 (spring semester)

Credit: 1

Prerequisite: None

Content: The Renaissance High School Theory of Knowledge course is designed to be taught over two

years (Junior year-semester 2, Senior year semester 1), giving students an opportunity to show

what they can do with the tools they’ve gained over the decade of their educational experience.

In Theory of Knowledge, students will tie together Areas of Knowledge (i.e. natural and human

sciences, history, the arts, ethics, mathematics) while considering the various Ways of Knowing

(i.e. perception, language, reason, emotion) that lead to personal realization of said Areas of

Knowledge. In doing so, students consider the implications of viewing personal points of

interest through culturally and disciplinarily diverse lenses. This course is an approved

NCAA course.

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IB Theory of Knowledge II


Open to: 12 (fall semester)

Credit: 1

Prerequisite: IB Theory of Knowledge I

Content: The Renaissance High School Theory of Knowledge course is designed to be taught over two

years (Junior year-semester 2, Senior year semester 1), giving students an opportunity to show

what they can do with the tools they’ve gained over the decade of their educational experience.

In Theory of Knowledge, students will tie together Areas of Knowledge (i.e. natural and human

sciences, history, the arts, ethics, mathematics) while considering the various Ways of Knowing

(i.e. perception, language, reason, emotion). This course is an approved NCAA course.

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Music Concert Band A & B


Open to: 9, 10, 11, 12


Prerequisite: Successful completion of 8th Grade Band

Content: This class broadens the student’s technical and musical skills as instrumentalists. Focusing on

literature of moderate difficulty, students will develop their abilities to join the advanced high

school classes including the Symphonic and Jazz Bands. Students perform a variety of styles of

music including pop, sacred, secular, and spirituals. Students who take this course will have a

variety of extracurricular performance and rehearsal opportunities available to them.

Concert Choir A & B


Open to: 9, 10, 11, 12


Prerequisite: None

Content: A non-auditioned performance-based course, either mixed or non-mixed, open to any student

with a desire to sing. This course focuses on vocal skill building concepts, including beginning

concepts in singing, music literature, history, theory, music appreciation and vocal presentation.

Students perform a variety of styles of music including pop, sacred, secular, and spirituals.

Students who take this course will have a variety of extracurricular performance and rehearsal

opportunities available to them.

Music Core


Open to: 9, 10, 11, 12

Credit: 1

Prerequisite: None

Content: Music Core introduces the fundamentals needed to compose music. In addition to studying the

fundamentals of music theory and harmonic materials, students will be introduced to forms of

music technology, focusing on music notation and composition software Finale. This course will

also introduce students to historic compositional techniques through the study of the works of

Western composers from 600 A.D. to the 20th century.

Ethno-Musicology


Open to: 9, 10, 11, 12

Credit: 1

Prerequisite: None

Content: This course explores the musical culture of seven regions (Africa, India, Southeast Asia, Middle

East, North America, Central America, and Europe) from the disciplinary perspective of

ethnomusicology, a field that emphasizes the direct connections between social structures and

musical sound/aesthetics.

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IB Music SL I A & B


Open to: 11

Credit: 2

Prerequisite: Music Core and Ethno-musicology

Content: This course will examine the fundamental elements of music, with emphasis on giving students

a basis for listening to and evaluating the music they will encounter throughout the remainder

of the course, applying that knowledge in composing original compositions, and performing as

individuals and/or in groups. The aim of the course is to provide opportunities for students to

recognize the diversity of the world’s music with an emphasis on critical thinking skills.

Students will explore practical applications of performance on instruments familiar and/or new

to them becoming proficient in music analysis, listening perception, and components of

composition. Students will demonstrate understanding by internal and external assessments, in

the form of technical writing of music analysis; solo and group performance of original

compositions and music written by others; and fundamentals of music research, based on

topics chosen by the student and approved by the instructor.

IB Music SL II A & B


Open to: 12

Credit: 2

Prerequisite: IB Music SL I A & B

Content: This course will examine the fundamental elements of music, with emphasis on giving students

a basis for listening to and evaluating the music they will encounter throughout the remainder

of the course, applying that knowledge in composing original compositions, and performing as

individuals and/or in groups. The aim of the course is to provide opportunities for students to

recognize the diversity of the world’s music with an emphasis on critical thinking skills.

Students will explore practical applications of performance on instruments familiar and/or new

to them becoming proficient in music analysis, listening perception, and components of

composition. Students will demonstrate understanding by internal and external assessments, in

the form of technical writing of music analysis; solo and group performance of original

compositions and music written by others; and fundamentals of music research, based on

topics chosen by the student and approved by the instructor.

Orchestra I A & B


Open to: 9, 10, 11, 12


Prerequisite: Previous String Instruction and/or Instructor Approval

Content: Students will study and perform quality literature suited to ability level. Students will learn

concepts of orchestra technique and elements of music such as music theory and history while

continuing to develop individual skill on their instrument. Students perform a variety of styles

of music including pop, sacred, secular, and spirituals. Students who take this course will have

a variety of extracurricular performance and rehearsal opportunities available to them.

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Physical Education

Cardio Fitness

Course Number(s): 08005G1010,

Open to: 9, 10, 11, 12

Credit: 1 to 2 (This course may be repeated.)

Prerequisite: None

Content: Cardio Fitness is a class designed to improve overall cardiovascular endurance, strength,

flexibility and weight control. This class is suitable for any student, athlete or non-athlete.

Students will demonstrate an understanding of cardiovascular fitness while participating in a

variety of activities. Activities include, but are not limited to endurance and speed training,

spinning, aerobics, yoga, pilates, etc. Students will participate each day and will need to wear

attire that will allow them to safely and appropriately participate in physical activity while

following dress code guidelines. Clothing such as shorts, T-shirts, sweats, and athletic-style

footwear allows students to participate to the fullest and safest extent possible. Introduction to Fitness Course Number(s): 08009G1010

Open to: 9, 10, 11, 12

Credit: 1

Prerequisite: None

Content: Students will be introduced to and instructed in a wide variety of skills, concepts, and activities

that will significantly enhance their appreciation, knowledge and physical fitness levels.

Introduction to fitness will specifically focus on teaching students the proper fundamentals and

techniques necessary for core strength, stability improvement, speed and agility. A rigorous

and intense multi-fitness approach will be utilized to enhance student achievement. This is a

non-recreational course which demands a high work ethic. Students will participate each day

and will need to wear attire that will allow them to safely and appropriately participate in

physical activity while following dress code guidelines. Clothing such as shorts, T-shirts,

sweats, and athletic-style footwear allows students to participate to the fullest and safest

extent possible.

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Pre-Engineering Introduction to Engineering Design A & B


Open to: 9, 10

Credit: 2 (full year-1 period)

Prerequisite: None

Content: In this course, students use 3D solid modeling design software to help them design solutions to

solve proposed problems. Students will learn how to document their work and communicate

solutions to peers and members of the professional community. The major focus of the IED

course is to expose students to the design process, research and analysis, teamwork,

communication methods, global and human impacts, engineering standards and technical

documentation.

Principles of Engineering A & B (NNU – ENGR 1010 – 3 credits)


Open to: 10, 11


Prerequisite: Successful completion of Introduction to Engineering Design and concurrent enrollment in HS

Math II A & B or above.

Content: This survey course of engineering exposes students to some of the major concepts they will

encounter in a postsecondary engineering course of study. Students employ engineering and

scientific concepts in the solution of engineering design problems. They develop problem-solving

skills and apply their knowledge of research and design to create solutions to various challenges

such as a solar/hydrogen hybrid car, a bridge truss, a contraption built and programmed to sort

marbles of different materials, and a projectile motion device. Students also learn how to

document their work and communicate their solutions to peers and members of the professional

community.

Computer Integrated Manufacturing – CTE Center - Renaissance Campus


Open to: 11, 12

Credit: 2 (semester-2 periods)

Prerequisite: Successful completion Principles of Engineering A & B. Students must be concurrently enrolled

in HS Math II or above. Digital Electronics is highly recommended.

Content: The major focus of this course is to answer questions such as: How are things made? What

processes go into creating products? How do assembly lines work? How has automation changed

the face of manufacturing? As students find the answers to these questions, they learn about the

history of manufacturing, a sampling of manufacturing processes, robotics and automation. The

course is built around several key concepts: computer modeling, Computer Numeric Control

(CNC) equipment, Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) software, robotics and flexible

manufacturing systems.

Digital Electronics – CTE Center - Renaissance Campus


Open to: 11, 12


Prerequisite: Successful completion of Principles of Engineering A & B. Students must be concurrently

enrolled in HS Math II or above. Computer Integrated Manufacturing is highly recommended.

Content: This course is the study of electronic circuits that are used to process and control digital signals.

Digital electronics is the foundation of all modern electronic devices such as cellular phones, MP3

players, laptop computers, digital cameras and high-definition televisions. The major focus of the

DE course is to expose students to the process of combinational and sequential logical design,

teamwork, communication methods, engineering standards and technical documentation.

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Civil Engineering & Architecture A & B (UofI – Intro to Arch 151—4 credits) – CTE Center - Renaissance

Campus


Open to: 11, 12

Credit: 4 (full year-2 periods)

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Principles of Engineering A & B.

Content: The major focus of this course is completing long-term projects that involve the development of

property sites. As students learn about various aspects of civil engineering and architecture,

they apply what they learn to the design and development of a property. Students work in

teams, exploring hands-on activities and projects to learn the characteristics of civil engineering

and architecture. In addition, students use 3D design software to help them design solutions to

solve major course projects. Students learn about documenting their project, solving problems

and communicating their solutions to their peers and members of the professional community

of civil engineering and architecture

Aerospace Engineering – CTE Center - Renaissance Campus


Open to: 12

Credit: 2 (1st semester-2 periods)

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Digital Electronics and/or Computer Integrated Manufacturing, or Civil

Engineering & Architecture A & B.

Content: The major focus of this course is to expose students to the world of aeronautics and aerospace

engineering and related areas of study. Lessons and projects engage students in engineering

design problems related to evolution of flight, physics of flight, flight simulation, propulsion,

rocketry, space travel, aerospace structures and materials, flight and space physiology, remote

sensing and robotics. In addition, students use 3D design software to help design solutions to

proposed problems. Students design intelligent vehicles to learn about documenting their

project, solving problems and communicating their solutions to their peers and members of the

professional community.

Engineering Design & Development (NNU – ENGR 1050 – 3 credits) – CTE Center - Renaissance Campus


Open to: 12

Credit: 2 (2nd semester-2 periods)

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Digital Electronics and/or Computer Integrated Manufacturing, or Civil

Engineering & Architecture A & B. Students must be concurrently enrolled in HS Math III A & B

or above.

Content: This capstone course allows students to design a solution to a technical problem of their

choosing. This is an engineering research course in which students’ research, design, test and

construct a solution to an open-ended engineering problem. The product development life cycle

and a design process are used to guide and help the team to reach a solution to the problem.

Students create presentations to their solutions. The EDD course allows students to apply all

the skills and knowledge learned in previous engineering courses. This course also engages

students in time management and teamwork skills, a valuable set for students in the future.

Students in Engineering Design and Development are responsible for obtaining supplies specific

to their group projects. Students are encouraged to seek out donations and/or recycled parts

that can be used in completing their projects.

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Science Chemistry A & B


Open to: 10, 11, 12

Credit: 2 (Lab Credits)

Prerequisite: Successful completion of HS Math I A & B and 2 lab science credits. (HS Math II A & B may be

taken concurrently with this class.)

Content: College Preparatory Chemistry: This laboratory course is designed to prepare the student for

college level chemistry, including AP Chemistry and those entering majors in chemistry,

engineering, medicine, and biology. This course uses the scientific method as a tool to study

materials and their properties on both observational and theoretical levels. The physical states

and properties of matter are combined with atomic theory as a basis for understanding the

laws and uses of materials. This course is technical in nature and involves technical writing

skills. It is also mathematically based to give students the background to succeed in college

chemistry. This is an approved NCAA course.

College Biology I A & B (ISU – BIOL 1101 & BIOL 1101L – 4 credits)


Open to: 11

Credit: 2 (Lab Credit)

Prerequisite: Successful Completion of Chemistry A & B. An ALEX test score of 30 or higher to enroll for

college credit

Content: This course is designed to be the equivalent of a college introductory biology course taken by

Biology majors during their first year at college. The junior year will cover major concepts in

biology with an emphasis on the acquisition of new knowledge, cell structure and function,

principles of inheritance, and evolution. This course is an approved NCAA course.

College Biology II A & B (ISU – BIOL 1102 & BIOL 1102L – 4 credits)


Open to: 12


Prerequisite: Successful Completion of College Biology I A & B

Content: This course is designed to be the equivalent of a college introductory biology course taken by

Biology majors during their first year at college. The senior year will cover major concepts in

biology with an emphasis on the development of diversity, plant and animal structure and

function, ecology, and behavior. This course has a concentration of lab work with technical lab

reports required. This course is an approved NCAA course.

College Chemistry A & B (CWI – CHEM 111 & CHEM 111L – 4 credits)


Open to: 11, 12


Prerequisite: Successful completion of Chemistry A & B

Content: This course is designed to be an advanced chemistry course covering in detail the following

topics: atomic structure, chemical bonding, states of matter, reactions and reaction rates,

equilibrium principles, thermodynamics, oxidation and reduction, acids, bases and an

introduction to organic and nuclear concepts. Laboratory activities in each area will be

emphasized. This course is an approved NCAA course.

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Honors Earth Science A & B


Open to: 9

Credit: 2 (Lab Credits)


Content: Topics and concepts are similar to those covered in Earth science but at a faster pace and with

greater emphasis on interpretation and analysis of existing data relating to the Earth’s science

issues. Out of class readings and research projects are required. This is an approved NCAA

course.

IB Biology SL I A & B


Open to: 11


Prerequisite: Chemistry A & B

Content: The purpose of biology is to develop an understanding of the life sciences by incorporating

experimental and theoretical knowledge. The objectives of biology are to train students to

formulate hypotheses, interpret observations, develop experimentation, analyze data, explain

conclusions, and communicate findings. The course is a rigorous college preparatory curriculum

stressing analytical thinking using the scientific method, experimental activities, and practical

investigations. Students will use scientific inquiry while developing science skills by learning to

manipulate data using data logging laboratory equipment. Students will focus on the big ideas,

structure and function, universality versus diversity, equilibrium in systems, and evolution. This


IB Biology HL I A & B


Open to: 11



Content: Biology HL will include extended topics from SL, additional laboratory hours, and instructional

time. The purpose of biology is to develop an understanding of the life sciences by incorporating








course is graded on a 5-point scale. This course is an approved NCAA course.

IB Biology HL II A & B


Open to: 12


Prerequisite: IB Biology HL I A & B

Content: Biology HL will include extended topics from SL, additional laboratory hours, and instructional

time. The purpose of biology is to develop an understanding of the life sciences by incorporating








course is graded on a 5-point scale. This course is an approved NCAA course.

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IB Chemistry SL I A & B


Open to: 11



Content: Chemistry is an experimental science that combines academic study with the acquisition of

practical and investigational skills. It is called the central science, as chemical principles

underpin both the physical environment in which we live and all biological systems. IB

Chemistry course includes the essential principles of the subject but also, through selection of

options, allows teachers some flexibility to tailor the course to meet the needs of their students.

This course is an approved NCAA course.

IB Chemistry HL I A & B


Open to: 11








This course is graded on a 5-point scale. This course is an approved NCAA course.

IB Chemistry HL II A & B


Open to: 12


Prerequisite: IB Chemistry HL I A & B






This course is graded on a 5-point scale. This course is an approved NCAA course.

IB Environmental Systems and Societies SL I A & B


Open to: 11


Prerequisite: None

Content: ESS is grounded in both a scientific exploration of environmental systems in their structure and

function, and in the exploration of cultural, economic, ethical, political and social interactions of

societies with the environment. As a result of studying this course, students will become

equipped with the ability to recognize and evaluate the impact of our complex system of

societies on the natural world.

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Social Studies American Government A & B


Open to: 10

Credit: 2

Prerequisite: None

Content: This class addresses the course of America’s political development and institutions with an

emphasis on citizenship awareness and citizen rights and responsibilities. It emphasizes the

following: The Constitution, American political parties, state and local governments, and

federalism. This is an approved NCAA course.

College Middle East History & Culture (ISU – HIST 2254 – 3 credits) (19-2020)


Open to: 11, 12

Credit: 1

Prerequisite: None

Content: History of the Middle East as a world region from the emergence of Islam to 1500. Emphasis on

cultures, people, and traditions associated with the Middle East and Islam, including the

development and influence of social, political, and economic trends and institutions. This


College Personal Finance (ISU – FIN 1115 – 3 credits) (19-2020)


Open to: 11, 12

Credit: 1

Prerequisite: None

Content: Students will evaluate and analyze personal and public information and databases to develop

financial literacy for budgeting, credit, borrowing, planning, insurance, investing and estate

planning. They will also examine financial literacy within the larger context of the regularity

environment, society, data integrity and ethics.

College US History I (ISU – HIST 1111 – 3 credits) (2020-21)


Open to: 11, 12

Credit: 1

Prerequisite: None

Content: This course is designed to cover the colonial origins and achievement of independence,

constitutional government, national boundaries, and the preservation of the union up through

1865. This course is an approved NCAA course.

College US History II (ISU – HIST 1112 – 3 credits) (2020-21)


Open to: 11, 12

Credit: 1

Prerequisite: None

Content: This course is designed to cover the domestic and international development of a plural,

industrial society from 1865 to present. This course is an approved NCAA course.

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College Economics (ISU– ECON 2201 – 3 credits)


Open to: 12

Credit: 1

Prerequisite: None

Content: This “college level” course is designed to meet the need of high achieving students. It provides

the motivated student with a challenging, in-depth look at economics in our world. A wider

variety of content will be covered in greater depth and at a faster pace than a traditional

economics class. This course is an approved NCAA course.

Honors U.S. History Survey A & B


Open to: 9

Credit: 2

Content: This is a course specific to Renaissance High School. This course will be an overview of U.S.

History from exploration through the 20th century. This will be an accelerated approach to the

study of U.S. history. Units of study will focus on time periods, generalizations, big ideas and

key concepts in U.S. History. This course is an approved NCAA course.

IB History of the Americas HL I A & B


Open to: 11

Credit: 2

Prerequisite: None

Content: History of the Americas is a two-year, research and writing intensive, higher level IB course

taught during the junior and senior years, emphasizing a multinational analysis of the

relationship of the Americas to significant regional, national, and international events and

themes that shaped late 19th and 20th century history. During their eleventh and twelfth grade

year, students will consider the United States’ Civil War, World War I, the Chinese Civil War, the

Mexican Revolution, World War II and the Cold War. Students who successfully complete the

junior year of the course will be awarded two elective social studies credits. Seniors have the

opportunity to earn IB credit as well as two additional social studies elective credits. This

course is graded on a 5-point scale. This course is an approved NCAA course. One

semester of IB History of the Americas HL I will satisfy the Eastern Geographical

Perspectives graduation requirement.

IB Social and Cultural Anthropology HL I A & B


Open to: 11

Credit: 2

Prerequisite: None

Content: Social and cultural anthropology is the comparative study of culture and human

societies. Anthropologists seek an understanding of humankind in all its diversity. Social and

Cultural Anthropology places special emphasis on comparative perspectives. Topics of

anthropological inquiry include social change, kinship, symbolism, exchange, belief systems,

ethnicity and power relations. Social and cultural anthropology examines urban as well as rural

society and modern nation states. Anthropology contributes to an understanding of

contemporary issues such as war and conflict, the environment, poverty, injustice, inequality,

and human and cultural rights. This course is graded on a 5-point scale. This course is

an approved NCAA course. One semester of IB Social and Cultural Anthropology HL

I will satisfy the Eastern Geographical Perspectives graduation requirement.

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IB Social and Cultural Anthropology HL II A & B


Open to: 12

Credit: 2

Prerequisite: IB Social and Cultural Anthropology HL I A & B

Content: Social and cultural anthropology is the comparative study of culture and human societies.

Anthropologists seek an understanding of humankind in all its diversity. Social and Cultural

Anthropology places special emphasis on comparative perspectives. Topics of anthropological

inquiry include social change, kinship, symbolism, exchange, belief systems, ethnicity and

power relations. Social and cultural anthropology examines urban as well as rural society and

modern nation states. Anthropology contributes to an understanding of contemporary issues

such as war and conflict, the environment, poverty, injustice, inequality, and human and

cultural rights. This course is graded on a 5-point scale. This course is an approved

NCAA course.

Sociology


Open to: 10, 11, 12

Credit: 1

Prerequisite: None

Content: This class studies the behavior of human personalities as well as the effects and development

of culture. The class brings into focus the development of social structures, why societies

develop in certain ways, how the process of socialization affects both the individual and the

group, and how distinctions arise within various societies. This is an approved NCAA

course.

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Visual Arts Advanced Ceramics


Open to: 11, 12

Credit: 1

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Ceramics I and II

Content: This course includes a variety of upper level projects using a wide range of materials with clay.

It includes opportunities for independent study. This course may be taken multiple times.

Ceramics I


Open to: 10, 11, 12

Credit: 1

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Design and Drawing

Content: This course explores various design elements and principles with regard to three-dimensional

projects. Materials explored include clay and glaze. Students will be introduced to three-

dimensional art from ancient to modern times. Careers in ceramics and ceramics related fields

are introduced.

Ceramics II


Open to: 10, 11, 12

Credit: 1

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Ceramics I

Content: This course will continue to develop and apply ceramics skills introduced in Ceramics I.

Advanced techniques in construction, throwing, hand-building and decoration of three-

dimensional projects will be introduced. As the course continues, students will complete more

difficult and complex projects. Careers in ceramics and ceramics related fields are introduced.

Design


Open to: 9, 10, 11, 12

Credit: 1

Prerequisite: None

Content: This course explores the elements and principles of design through projects that may include

collage, pencil, colored pencil, paint, and printmaking. Art history study will include Op Art

(Optical) and Abstract art. This course is a prerequisite for all advanced classes including

ceramics classes.

Drawing


Open to: 9, 10, 11, 12

Credit: 1

Prerequisite: None

Content: This course is an introduction to high school level drawing. Students will explore figure,

contour, gesture, cartooning, and still life drawing. Proportion, perspective, shading, texture,

and value scales are introduced. Art history study will include the Renaissance and Cubism.

This course is a prerequisite for all advanced classes including ceramics classes.

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Drawing/Painting A


Open to: 10, 11, 12

Credit: 1


Content: This course explores drawing and painting at higher levels with an emphasis on original

compositions. Students will work with acrylics, pen and ink, as well as other art materials. Art

history topics will include Impressionism and Expressionism.

Drawing/Painting B


Open to: 10, 11, 12

Credit: 1


Content: This course explores drawing and painting at higher levels with an emphasis on original

compositions. Students will work with watercolor, printmaking and other art materials. The art

history focus will be Pop Art.

Introduction to College Art (BSU – ART 100 – 3 credits)


Open to: 11, 12

Credit(s): 1


Content: The purpose of this course is to acquaint the student with the many and varied avenues

humanity has used to express itself through the visual arts. A combination of art history, art

criticism, and personal art production will bring a balanced approach to art appreciation. The

student will learn the vocabulary specific to the visual arts, be able to identify art styles, and

explore various media used in visual expression. The course is designed to prepare students to

recognize and appreciate the many forms of art in the Western culture as well as establish a

solid foundation on which to build personal art.

IB Visual Arts HL I A & B


Open to: 11

Credits: 2

Prerequisite: Design, Drawing or equivalent background

Content: The focus of the IB Visual Arts HL course will be to enable the student to acquire new knowledge

about artists and cultures of the past and present, critically analyze works of art, explore various

art media and styles, and develop his/her own artistic endeavors. The purpose is to broaden the

horizons of the IB student to include international perspectives through the unique venue of the

visual arts as well as creating an atmosphere of introspection where the student can create

personally meaningful artwork. This course is graded on a 5-point scale.

IB World Arts and Cultures SL I A & B


Open to: 11

Credit: 2

Prerequisite: None

Content: WAC is the study of art objects and other cultural phenomena (advertising, carpets, ceramics,

literature, fold music, cinema, pop videos) as a means of exploring aspects of cultural identity.

WAC uses a case study methodology the subject of which is an art object or other cultural

phenomenon. This case study methodology involves a three-stage process of investigation:

1. Look, think, and ask questions.

2. Research, thinking, questions.

3. Discoveries about the nature of cultural identity.

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IB World Arts and Cultures SL II A & B


Open to: 12

Credit: 2

Prerequisite: IB World Arts and Cultures I A & B

Content: WAC is the study of art objects and other cultural phenomena (advertising, carpets, ceramics,

literature, fold music, cinema, pop videos) as a means of exploring aspects of cultural identity.

WAC uses a case study methodology the subject of which is an art object or other cultural

phenomenon. This case study methodology involves a three-stage process of investigation:

1. Look, think, and ask questions.

2. Research, thinking, questions.

3. Discoveries about the nature of cultural identity.

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World Language Arabic I A & B (BSU – ARABIC 101 – 4 credits)


Open to: 9, 10, 11, 12

Credits: 2

Prerequisite: None

Content: This class introduces the student to basic writing, conversation, vocabulary and grammar for

Modern Standard Arabic as well as the history and culture of the Middle East. Conversation in

Arabic is expected. Frequent homework is required. This course will employ the university-

required textbook, Al-Kitaab fii T’allum al-‘arabiyya, as its main source for curriculum use. This


Arabic II A & B (BSU – ARABIC 102 – 4 credits)


Open to: 10, 11, 12

Credits: 2

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Arabic I A & B

Content: This class emphasizes conversation, vocabulary, structure, reading, and writing in Modern

Standard Arabic as well as the culture and history of the Middle East. Students will also lightly

touch on the Egyptian dialect. Conversation in Arabic is expected. Frequent homework is

required. This course will employ the university-required textbook, Al-Kitaab fii T’allum al-

‘arabiyya, as its main source for curriculum use. This course is an approved NCAA course.

Mandarin I A & B


Open to: 9, 10, 11, 12

Credit: 2

Prerequisite: None

Content: This class introduces students to basic Mandarin Chinese through conversation, vocabulary,

writing skills, history, and culture. This class will be offered based on enrollment and

availability of instructor. This course is an approved NCAA course.

Mandarin II A & B (BSU – CHINESE 101 – 4 credits)


Open to: 10, 11, 12

Credit: 2

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Mandarin I A & B

Content: This class will continue to introduce and reinforce Mandarin Chinese building on year one skills

and concepts. Conversation, vocabulary, writing skills, history and culture will be emphasized.

This course is an approved NCAA course.

Mandarin III A & B (BSU – CHINESE 102 – 4 credits)


Open to: 11, 12

Credit: 2

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Mandarin II A & B

Content: This course emphasizes Mandarin conversation, vocabulary, advanced grammar, reading,

writing, history and culture. This course is an approved NCAA course.

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IB Mandarin Ab Initio I A & B


Open to: 11

Credit: 2

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Mandarin II A & B

Content: Ab initio courses assume little or no previous exposure to the language of study. Students in IB

Mandarin ab initio develop their language skills within the context of basic communication

needs. The course embeds the four skills of reading, writing, listening, and speaking with an

emphasis on daily language use. Students will acquire vocabulary and elements of language

(including a wide range of verb tenses), and they will be able to recognize, understand, and

use these grammatical structures in increasingly complex situations. Students will conduct

class in Mandarin, read and write both formally and informally, discuss, debate, and present

orally, and engage in critical listening exercises at a beginning level. Additionally, students will

develop and apply critical thinking skills to understand the historical, geographical, and cultural

contexts of the target language. Students will be assessed using the IB ab initio rubrics

throughout the two-year course. Students will participate in and submit all elements of IB

assessment in the second year of the course. This course is an approved NCAA course.

IB Mandarin Ab Initio II C & D


Open to: 12

Credit: 2

Prerequisite: Successful completion of IB Mandarin Ab Initio I A & B


Mandarin ab initio develop their language skills within the context of basic communication

needs. The course embeds the four skills of reading, writing, listening, and speaking with an

emphasis on daily language use. Students will acquire vocabulary and elements of language

(including a wide range of verb tenses), and they will be able to recognize, understand, and

use these grammatical structures in increasingly complex situations. Students will conduct

class in Mandarin, read and write both formally and informally, discuss, debate, and present

orally, and engage in critical listening exercises at a beginning level. Additionally, students will

develop and apply critical thinking skills to understand the historical, geographical, and cultural

contexts of the target language. Students will be assessed using the IB ab initio rubrics



Spanish I A & B


Open to: 9, 10, 11, 12

Credit: 2

Prerequisite: None

Content: This class introduces the student to basic Spanish conversation, vocabulary, grammar, history,

and culture. Conversation in Spanish is encouraged. Frequent homework is required. This


Spanish II A & B


Open to: 9, 10, 11, 12

Credit: 2

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Spanish I A & B

Content: This class emphasizes Spanish conversation, vocabulary, structure, reading, writing, culture,

and history. Conversation in Spanish is encouraged. Frequent homework is required. This


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Spanish III A & B (CWI – SPANISH 101 – 4 credits & SPANISH 102 – 4 credits)


Open to: 9, 10, 11, 12

Credit: 2

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Spanish II A & B

Content: This class involves an extensive review of all basic grammar and introduces remaining verb

tenses. Reading, writing and speaking skills are heavily stressed. The culture of Spanish

speaking nations is explored in greater depth. This course is an approved NCAA course.

Spanish IV A & B (CWI – SPANISH 201 – 4 credits & SPANISH 202 – 4 credits)


Open to: 10, 11, 12

Credit: 2

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Spanish III A & B

Content: This class emphasizes reading, writing, and speaking. Students are expected to work

extensively on their own. Novels and other Spanish literature prepare students for advanced

placement in college courses. This course is an approved NCAA course.

IB Spanish Ab Initio I A & B

Course Number(s) 06111G1021, 06111G1022

Open to: 11

Credit: 2


Spanish ab initio develop their language skills within the context of basic communication needs.

The course embeds the four skills of reading, writing, listening, and speaking with an emphasis

on daily language use. Students will acquire vocabulary and elements of language (including a

wide range of verb tenses), and they will be able to recognize, understand, and use these

grammatical structures in increasingly complex situations. Students will conduct class in

Spanish, read and write both formally and informally, discuss, debate, and present orally, and

engage in critical listening exercises at a beginning level. Additionally, students will develop

and apply critical thinking skills to understand the historical, geographical, and cultural contexts

of the target language. Students will be assessed using the IB ab initio written and oral rubrics



IB Spanish Ab Initio II C & D


Open to: 12

Credit: 2


Spanish ab initio develop their language skills within the context of basic communication needs.

The course embeds the four skills of reading, writing, listening, and speaking with an emphasis

on daily language use. Students will acquire vocabulary and elements of language (including a

wide range of verb tenses), and they will be able to recognize, understand, and use these

grammatical structures in increasingly complex situations. Students will conduct class in

Spanish, read and write both formally and informally, discuss, debate, and present orally, and

engage in critical listening exercises at a beginning level. Additionally, students will develop

and apply critical thinking skills to understand the historical, geographical, and cultural contexts

of the target language. Students will be assessed using the IB ab initio rubrics throughout the

two-year course. Students will participate in and submit all elements of IB assessment in the

second year of the course. This course is an approved NCAA course.

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IB Spanish B SL I A & B


Open to: 11

Credit: 2

Prerequisite: Spanish I A & B and II A & B

Content: B SL courses assume at least two years of prior study in the target language. Students in IB

Spanish B SL will further develop their abilities to comprehend and communicate in Spanish

through reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Students will continue to acquire vocabulary

and elements of language (including a wide range of verb tenses), and they will be able to

recognize, understand, and use these grammatical structures in increasingly complex situations.

Students will conduct class in Spanish, write both formally and informally, discuss, debate, and

present orally, and engage in critical listening exercises at an intermediate to advanced level.

Additionally, students will further develop and apply critical thinking skills to understand the

historical, geographical, and cultural contexts of the target language. Students will be assessed

using the IB B SL written and oral rubrics throughout the two-year course. Students will

participate in and submit all elements of IB assessment in the second year of the course. This


IB Spanish B SL II A & B


Open to: 12

Credit: 2

Prerequisite: IB Spanish B SL I A & B

Content: B SL courses assume at least two years of prior study in the target language. Students in IB

Spanish B SL will further develop their abilities to comprehend and communicate in Spanish

through reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Students will continue to acquire vocabulary

and elements of language (including a wide range of verb tenses), and they will be able to

recognize, understand, and use these grammatical structures in increasingly complex situations.

Students will conduct class in Spanish, write both formally and informally, discuss, debate, and

present orally, and engage in critical listening exercises at an intermediate to advanced level.

Additionally, students will further develop and apply critical thinking skills to understand the

historical, geographical, and cultural contexts of the target language. Students will be assessed

using the IB B SL written and oral rubrics throughout the two-year course. Students will

participate in and submit all elements of IB assessment in the second year of the course. This


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2020-2021

Career & Technical Education (CTE) MAGNET PROGRAMS

Career & Technical Education (CTE): CTE magnet programs are designed to serve students attending multiple high school attendance zones. Students travel to and from their home high school, for a half day, to one of three CTE centers

to take these. CTE Program classes offer students applied learning opportunities that align to in-demand job

workplace skills. They are high-end sequenced career-training classes. Coursework is designed to prepare students for employment certification exams, a seamless transition on to postsecondary technical colleges, or

industry skills applicable to employment readiness. Some of the essential components of establishing a CTE

program is to maintain an active industry advisory board, provide state-of-art equipment and curriculum that meets industry standards, and to promote CTE student organizations, which provide students with

opportunities to develop leadership skills as well as competition opportunities to showcase their CTE skills. To learn more about program options including CTE shuttle busing, visit www.westada.org/CTE

CTE Center – Meridian Campus 1900 West Pine Avenue, Meridian, ID 83642

CTE Center – Renaissance Campus 1307 E. Central Drive, Meridian, ID 83642

Agriculture, Welding/Fabrication/Mechanical & Natural Resources Magnet

• Animal Science

• Natural Resources/Plant Science • Welding/Fabrication • Small Gasoline Engines

Automotive Services Magnet

• Automotive Technology • Collision Repair

Centennial High School 12400 W. McMillan, Boise, ID 83713 Computer Science Magnet

• Programming

• Web Design

Construction Magnet • Residential Construction • Digital Home Technology Integration (DHTI+)

Culinary Arts Magnet

• Advanced Culinary Arts Health Sciences Magnet

• Certified Nursing Assistant • Pharmacy Technician • Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Police, Fire & Emergency Services Magnet

• Law Enforcement, Detention & Corrections • Fire Services & Emergency Services

Pre-Engineering Magnet

• Computer Integrated Manufacturing • Digital Electronics

• Civil Engineering and Architecture • Aerospace Engineering • Engineering Design & Development

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Lotteries

What is the purpose of a lottery?

The purpose of the lottery is to provide an equitable system for selecting students for the limited available seats.

If more students apply than seats are available in a CTE Magnet Program class, then students will be selected

by random lottery.

When will the lotteries be held?

• The lottery will be conducted prior to fall Registration.

What is the lottery process?

1. Each school will be given an allotment of seats for each program class based on Spring Registration

requests.

2. A computer-based random number generator will be used to select numbers to fill each seat. Numbers

and the student names assigned to them, are then noted on a spreadsheet. Once all allotted seats

are filled, the process continues in order to establish a Wait List.

3. Results will be reflected on students’ class schedules which, they receive, during high school

registration.

4. If a seat becomes available, the option to fill the seat is offered to the first student on the Wait List

and so on, until the seat is filled.

Fast Forward Program (funded by Idaho State Legislature) The Fast Forward Program provides a total of $4,125 per student to be used throughout grades 7 - 12.

Funds can be applied to any of the following: Concurrent Credit classes, Advanced Placement exams,

International Baccalaureate exams, qualifying Career Technical Education exams, or overload courses.

Instructions on how to access Fast Forward funds will be provided to students by their instructor, as

registration dates approach for classes and exams. Information can also be found on the district website at

http://www.westada.org/fastforward.

CTE Shuttle Bus Information Will there be busing for my traveling CTE class?

In general, busing is available to and from CTE centers in the mornings and afternoons on both A and B days

from each zoned home high school. Some traveling CTE classes require an externship or internship. If so,

students will need to provide your own transportation. The “car icon” denotes which classes require self-

transport.

How do I find the bus schedule?

Once students receive their class schedules, they can look up busing details at the West Ada School District’s

website (www.westada.org/CTE). Once at the CTE webpage, find the Transportation menu.

http://www.westada.org/CT

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CTE Center – Renaissance Campus

1307 E. Central Drive Meridian, ID 83642

(208) 350-5051

Construction Magnet

• Residential Construction Pathway


• Culinary Arts Pathway-American Culinary Federation Certified

Health Sciences Magnet

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Pathway • Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Pathway • Pharmacy Technician Pathway


• Pre-Engineering Pathway-Project Lead the Way Certified

Police, Fire & Emergency Services Magnet • Law Enforcement, Detention & Corrections Pathway

• Fire Services & Emergency Services Pathway

For more information about Career & Technical Education (CTE) magnet programs and available shuttle busing, visit www.westada.org/CTE

http://www.westada.org/CT

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Construction

Construction Magnet

CTE Center - Renaissance Campus 1303 E. Central Drive, Meridian

The Construction Magnet Program, located at the CTE Center - Renaissance Campus, is open to all students in the West Ada School District. Coursework taken in the Construction Magnet leads to postsecondary programs and careers in designing, constructing, and maintaining the built environment.

Suggested Course Sequence

12th Grade Residential

Construction III (Full Year-2 Periods)

Residential Construction II

(Full Year-2 Periods)

11th Grade

10th Grade Residential

Construction I (Full Year-2 Periods)

When level II and III classes are taught at construction

sites, students are expected to ride the CTE shuttles provided to and from class.

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Construction Magnet Residential Construction I A & B – CTE Center - Renaissance Campus


Open to: 10, 11, 12

Credit: 4 (full year, 2 periods)

Prerequisite: None

Content: This course develops knowledge and skills in basic safety, blueprint reading, building

materials, proper use of hand and power tools, construction math, and basic rigging.

Students will build a storage shed and be exposed to aspects of designing and

constructing a home.

Residential Construction II A & B – Course offered at an off- campus construction site


Open to: 11, 12


Prerequisite: Successful completion of Residential Construction I A & B and successful completion of 10

hour on-line OSHA training course (this will be offered at the beginning of the course)

Transportation: Students must use transportation provided to construction sites.

Content: Skills taught include: framing of floor, walls and roof, installation of roofing materials,

siding, windows, doors, drywall, cabinets, and painting. Students will engage in solving

practical mathematic problems common to the carpentry trade. Leadership development

will be provided through SkillsUSA. *Students are expected to wear proper clothing

on construction sites. Long pants and closed toe leather shoes or boots are

required. Shorts are not allowed.

Residential Construction III A & B - Course offered at an off- campus construction site


Open to: 12


Prerequisite: Successful completion of Residential Construction II A & B and successful completion of

10 hour on-line OSHA training course (this will be offered at the beginning of the course)

Transportation: Students must use transportation provided to construction sites.

Content: Skills taught include: framing of floor, walls and roof, installation of roofing materials,

siding, windows, doors, drywall, cabinets, and painting. Students will engage in solving

practical mathematic problems common to the carpentry trade. Leadership development

will be provided through SkillsUSA. *Students are expected to wear proper

clothing on construction sites. Long pants and closed toe leather shoes or

boots are required. Shorts are not allowed.

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CTE Center - Renaissance Campus 1303 E. Central Drive, Meridian

The Culinary Arts Magnet, located at the CTE Center - Renaissance Campus, is open to 12th grade students who have completed prerequisite coursework in culinary arts at their home high schools. Students will be provided a guided, practical, in-house experience working at Café Renaissance, a student-run restaurant operation. Students in the program have the opportunity to attain a Ready Set Food Safe and the National Restaurant Association ServSafe Certification.


Advanced Culinary Arts (Full Year -2 periods & Lunch)

Introduction to Culinary Arts

(Full Year -1 Period)

Foods and Nutrition

(Semester -1 Period)

12th Grade

11th Grade (Home High School)


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Culinary Arts Magnet Foods and Nutrition


Open to: 9, 10, 11, 12

Credit: 1 (1 period, 1 semester)

Prerequisite: None

Content: This course addresses nutrition, wellness and personal lifestyle. Course content includes:

food safety and sanitation, food preparation techniques, meal management skills,

nutrition, and career option in nutrition and related fields. This course provides students

the opportunity to earn their Ready Set Food Safe Certification. FCCLA (Family, Career

and Community Leaders of America) activities are an integral part of this course.

Introduction to Culinary Arts A & B


Open to: 10, 11, 12

Credit: 2 (1 period, 2 semesters)

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Foods and Nutrition and Ready Set Food Safe Certification or

Instructor Approval

Content: This course is a foundation in professional food preparation with practical application in

career opportunities, reinforced basic skills, food safety and sanitation, use of commercial

equipment, industrial food preparation, business management, service techniques and

employability skills. FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) activities

are an integral part of this course.

Advanced Culinary Arts A & B – CTE Center - Renaissance Campus


Open to: 11, 12

Credit: 4 (2 periods, 2 semesters) 2nd Period through 3rd Period; Lunch Break is included

Prerequisite: Introduction to Culinary Arts and Ready Set Food Safe Certification.

Transportation: Students are encouraged to participate in a minimum of 8 hours of food

industry externships. They must provide their own transportation to these off-

site events.

Content: This course is a guided, practical, in-house experience working in the district’s student-run

restaurant operations. Students will have the opportunity to develop skills and perform

the duties required of personnel in food and beverage operations found within the

restaurant industry. FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) activities

are an integral part of this course.

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Health Science Magnet

CTE Center - Renaissance Campus 1303 E. Central Drive

Meridian, ID 83642

The Health Science Magnet, located at the CTE Center - Renaissance Campus, is a joint venture with the Idaho State University- Meridian Health Science Center. Coursework leads to postsecondary training and careers in the Health Care Industry. Students will prepare for the Certified

Nursing Assistant (CNA), Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB), and Emergency Medical Training (EMT) Basic Certifications.

Pathway Options and Suggested Course Sequence

12th Grade

11th Grade


Medical Terminology (Semester-2 Periods)

Required

Pharmacy Technician (Full Year-2 Periods)

Health Professions

CNA II

(Semester-2 Periods)

EMT Basic


Health Professions

(Full Year-1 Period)

Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)

(Semester-2 Periods) Highly Recommended

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Health Sciences Magnet Health Professions A & B


Open to: 10, 11

Credit: 2

Prerequisite: None

Content: This course is designed for students interested in the Health Careers Pathway or medical

field. The course is also the prerequisite to the following upper level courses; 1) Certified

Nursing Assistant (CNA), 2) Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), 3) Pharmacy

Technician, 4) Medical Terminology, 5) Sports Medicine 2 & 3 and 6) Physical Therapy

Aide (PTA). Students will receive a robust overview of the following content areas: the

health care industry, medical careers, first aid and CPR, medical terminology, anatomy

and physiology, pathophysiology, and basic medical skills.

The course will also cover HS Health Priority Standards. Students will receive

the required health education credit for graduation by successfully completing

both semesters of the year-long course

Medical Terminology for Health Professions (BSU – HLTHST 101 – 3 credits) – CTE Center -

Renaissance Campus


Open to: 11, 12

Credit: 2 (one semester – 2 periods)

Prerequisite: Health Professions A & B- This course is required prior to enrolling in Certified Nursing

Assistant or Pharmacy Technician and EMT Basic.

Content: This course presents a study of medical terminology. Prefixes, suffixes, word roots,

combining forms, special endings, plural forms, abbreviations, and symbols are included in

the content. All body systems, anatomical reference, pharmacology, and medical

specialties will be considered. Emphasis is placed on spelling, definition, usage, and

pronunciation.

Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) – CTE Center - Renaissance Campus


Open to: 11, 12

Credit: 2 (1 semester – 2 periods)

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Health Professions A & B and Medical Terminology.

Content: This course is designed to introduce students to the field of Emergency Medical Services

(EMS). The primary focus of the Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) is to initiate

immediate lifesaving care to critical patients who access the emergency medical system.

EMRs possess the basic knowledge and skills necessary to provide lifesaving interventions

while awaiting additional EMS response, and to assist higher level personnel on the scene

and during transport. Emergency Medical Responders perform basic interventions with

minimal equipment. Students should be prepared to participate in class lecture,

discussions and hands-on skills. Physical requirements include the ability to lift, move,

bend and kneel. Students will be certified in BLS healthcare provider CPR during this

course. (It is not required, but highly recommended that you take this course

before taking EMT Basic.)

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Health Professions CNA II – CTE Center - Renaissance Campus

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Health Professions A & B and Medical Terminology. Students

are required to meet the clinical regulations of the assigned clinical sites. This

includes proof of Hepatitis B immunizations, flu shot, TB test, and a criminal

background check. For students who do not pass the background check, a parent

meeting will be called, and an alternate placement will be determined.

Transportation: Students MUST provide transportation for the clinical component of this course.

Content: This course is designed to prepare students for beginning employment as nursing

assistants in long-term care facilities, hospitals, and other settings. Successful completion

of the course qualifies the student to test for NATCEP (Nurse Aid Training Competency

Evaluation Program) to obtain the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.

(Students are responsible for the cost of this exam.) Content includes medical

terminology, basic anatomy and physiology, communication, infection control, growth and

development, CPR, care of the patient, and assisting as a member of the health care

team. Students are required to dress appropriately. Scrubs will be provided, and clean

shoes are the responsibility of students. Students should be prepared to attend off-site

clinical experiences and adjusted class times to meet the state required 80 hours of

class time and 40 hours of clinical time. Students who do not meet the hour

requirements will not be eligible to take the NATCEP exam to certify. This

course does not meet district graduation requirements for Health.

EMT- Basic A & B – CTE Center - Renaissance Campus


Open to: 12

Credit: 4 (full year – 2 periods)

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Medical Terminology and either Fire Services I A & B or Health

Professions A & B. Please note: Fire students need to refer to the suggested

course sequence chart that shows the EMT magnet options.

Transportation: Students MUST provide their own transportation when participating in off-campus

activities.

Content: This course is an introduction to pre-hospital care at the basic life support level. This is

the entry level for working on an ambulance. At the conclusion of this course, students

will be prepared and eligible to take the National Registry Exam. This includes a

comprehensive written and skills exam. Students should be prepared to participate in

class lecture, discussions and hands-on skills. Physical requirements include the ability to

lift, move, bend, and kneel. The course covers a wide variety of traumatic injuries and

medical problems that may be encountered in the pre-hospital environment. Students will

receive healthcare provider CPR at the beginning of the course. Students who OPT to

participate in either EMT ride alongs and/or EMT clinical experiences will need

to provide proof of immunizations and health insurance. These are optional

activities.



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Pharmacy Technician A & B – CTE Center - Renaissance Campus Course Number(s): 14197T2011, 14197T2012

Open to: 12

Credit: 4 (full year – 2 periods)

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Health Professions A & B, and Medical Terminology and

successful completion of HS Math II A & B. Chemistry is highly recommended. Students

must qualify with the instructor in order to be placed in an externship. Students will be

given alternate assignments if they do not qualify.

Transportation: Students MUST provide transportation for externship at a local pharmacy.

Content: This course represents the heart of the ADA-CTE Center’s Health Science Pathway. It

prepares the student for a career as a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT). The

program also provides exposure to requirements for the Doctorate of Pharmacy degree

and/or other Health Care careers. The course utilizes a PTCB-Recognized

Education/Training Program, Pass Assured Pharmacy Technician Training Module which

prepares the student to sit for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board’s national

PTCB Exam. The topics taught are: Medical Math/Terminology, Anatomy and Physiology,

Disease States, and Pharmacology. Professionalism and Customer Service, as well as

Medical Ethics and Pharmacy Law. Students gain practical lab skills through training at the

ISU-Meridian Health Service Center’s college facility and a state-of-the-art compounding

lab. This is taught under the supervision of an ISU Pharmacy faculty member. An

Externship occurs in the second semester under a preceptor pharmacist in a local

pharmacy. Students placed in an externship and/or planning to sit for the PTCB

National Exam are responsible for the following:

Externship Fees:

• Student Pharmacy Technician License ($35) exact price will be set by certifying agency

• Fingerprinting and Background Check ($42.00) exact price will be set by certifying agency

PTCB National Exam Fee: ($129) exact price will be set by certifying agency


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Police and Fire Services Magnet

CTE Center - Renaissance Campus 1303 E. Central Drive, Meridian, ID 83642

The Police, Fire & Emergency Services Magnet, located at the CTE Center - Renaissance Campus, prepares students for careers in law enforcement,

detention, corrections, firefighting. Another option for Fire Service students is to also pursue emergency medical services training. Those options are highlighted on the following page. See Fire Services EMT Magnet Options.

Pathway Options and Suggested Course Sequence

Law Enforcement, Detention & Correction Fire Fighting *EMT Options (see next page)

Orientation to Police, Fire & Emergency Services (Semester-2 Periods)

Law Enforcement, Detention and Corrections II


Fire Service I (Full Year-2 Periods)

Fire Service II (Full Year-2 Periods)

11th Grade

12th Grade

10th Grade

Law Enforcement, Detention and Corrections I


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Fire Services EMT Magnet Options

CTE Center - Renaissance Campus 1303 E. Central Drive, Meridian, ID 83642

Credits are granted through College of Southern Idaho (CSI). The total number of credits are determined annually. See CTE

instructor for complete details.

Technical-College Credit EMT Option Non-Technical College Credit EMT Option (Students must pass all courses below to earn credits.)

Orientation to Police, Fire & Emergency Services


EMT Basic




EMT Basic


11th Grade

12th Grade

10th Grade

Medical Terminology (Semester-2 Periods)

Orientation to Police, Fire &

Emergency Services (Semester-2 Periods)

Health Professions A & B


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Police, Fire & Emergency Services Magnet

Orientation to Police, Fire & Emergency Services – CTE Center - Renaissance Campus Course Number(s): 15001T2011

Open to: 10, 11 (12th graders will be eligible if room is available in classes.)

Credit: 2 (semester, 2 periods)

Prerequisite: None

Content: This course introduces students to the various occupations and employment requirements

within the Law, Public Safety and Security Career Cluster. Fitness readiness is a

requirement of this course. Course work topics include: Ethics and Professionalism,

Introduction to Report Writing, Introduction to Criminal Justice, Introduction to Law

Enforcement, Fire Fighting, Introduction to Emergency Medical Services, First Aid, CPR

Training, and the National Incident Management System (NIMS). This program is

designed to simulate recruit academies for the Law Enforcement and Fire Service.

Students will be held to a professional standard that includes ethical decision making,

respect, and self-discipline. During simulated drills, students will learn how to react to

stressful situations as if they were on-scene of an incident.

Law Enforcement, Detention & Corrections Pathway

Law Enforcement, Detention & Corrections I A & B – CTE Center - Renaissance Campus


Open to: 11, 12


Prerequisite: Successful completion of Orientation to Police, Fire & Emergency Services

Transportation: Students must provide their own transportation for the few off-site training

opportunities.

Content: This course goes into more depth in law enforcement, detention, and corrections.

Students will be introduced to the various laws, self-defense, collision investigation,

homeland security, emergency water safety, drill and ceremony. Students will participate

in field trips, outside of class practicum experiences, and complete a junior-level project.

This program is designed to simulate recruit academies for the Law Enforcement and Fire

Service. Students will be held to a professional standard that includes ethical decision

making, respect, and self-discipline. During simulated drills, students will learn how to

react to stressful situations as if they were on-scene of an incident.

Law Enforcement, Detention & Corrections II A & B – CTE Center - Renaissance Campus


Open to: 12


Prerequisite: Successful completion of Law Enforcement, Detention and Corrections I A & B

Transportation: Students must provide their own transportation for the few off-site training

opportunities.

Content: This course covers the following topics: Practical Procedures, Applied Law, Detention

Procedures, Investigative Procedures, Human Relations and Communications, Fitness

Readiness, Advanced Practicum and Report Writing. Students will be required to maintain

a fitness log and complete a senior-level project. This program is designed to simulate

recruit academies for the Law Enforcement and Fire Service. Students will be held to a

professional standard that includes ethical decision making, respect, and self-discipline.

During simulated drills, students will learn how to react to stressful situations as if they

were on-scene of an incident.

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Fire Fighting & Emergency Services Pathway Fire Service I A & B – CTE Center - Renaissance Campus


Open to: 11, 12


Prerequisite: Successful completion of Orientation to Police, Fire & Emergency Services

Transportation: Students MUST provide their own transportation for the few off-site training opportunities

such as ride a longs, trainings, and events with both the Meridian and Nampa Fire

Departments.

Content: This course will cover many of the skills required for entry-level firefighters (both career

and volunteer) as well as other occupations within the Fire Service. Students will train

using real fire gear (bunker pants, jacket, gloves, hoods, SCBAs, etc.) using the National

Fire Protection Agency guidelines. Students will also explore various career opportunities

within the Fire Service, practice job applications skills, fitness preparedness, and first aid

training. Topics included: Health & Safety, Personal Protective Equipment, Fire Behavior,

Building Construction, Portable Extinguishers, Ropes & Knots, Forcible Entry, Ventilation,

Water Supply, Fire Controls, Alarms, Loss Control, Protecting Evidence, Fire Department

Communications, Prevention & Public Education, and Hazardous Materials. Students will

participate in field trips, outside of class practicum experiences and complete a junior level

project. This program is designed to simulate recruit academies for Fire Service.

Students will be held to a professional standard that includes ethical decision making,

respect, and self-discipline. During simulated drills, students will learn how to react to

stressful situations as if they were on-scene of an incident.

Fire Service II A & B – CTE Center - Renaissance Campus


Open to: 12


Prerequisite: Successful completion of Fire Service I A & B

Transportation: Students MUST provide their own transportation to their externship.

Content: This course will develop skills needed and required for students planning to begin a career

in the Fire Service. Students will continue developing the knowledge base and soft skills

required for a successful career in the Fire Service and explore and develop fire service

administration skills and competencies. Given the opportunity, students will complete an

outside of class externship with a local fire service agency (approved by instructor) and

prepare for and teach sections of the Fire Service I A & B course in cooperation with

instructor. Students will complete multiple senior level projects. This program is

designed to simulate recruit academies for Fire Service. Students will be held to a

professional standard that includes ethical decision making, respect, and self-discipline.

During simulated drills, students will learn how to react to stressful situations as if they

were on-scene of an incident.



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CTE Center - Renaissance Campus

1303 Central Dr; Meridian, ID 83642

The Pre-Engineering Magnet, located at the CTE Center - Renaissance Campus, is a Project Lead The Way® National Certified School that prepares students for careers in engineering and engineering technologies. The Project Lead The Way® curriculum has been identified by the National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, and Institute of Medicine as the “world-class model” for improving America’s K-12 science and mathematics education.


Engineering Design & Development

(2nd Semester-2 Periods)

Principles of Engineering


Introduction to Engineering Design


Computer Integrated Manufacturing


Civil Engineering and Architecture


Aerospace Engineering

(1st Semester-2 Periods) 12th Grade

11th Grade



Digital Electronics


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Pre-Engineering Magnet Introduction to Engineering Design A & B


Open to: 9, 10


Prerequisite: None

Content: In this course, students use 3D solid modeling design software to help them design solutions to

solve proposed problems. Students will learn how to document their work and communicate

solutions to peers and members of the professional community. The major focus of the IED

course is to expose students to the design process, research and analysis, teamwork,

communication methods, global and human impacts, engineering standards and technical

documentation.

Principles of Engineering A & B (NNU – ENGR 1010 – 3 credits)


Open to: 10, 11


Prerequisite: Successful completion of Introduction to Engineering Design and concurrent enrollment in HS

Math II A & B or above.

Content: This survey course of engineering exposes students to some of the major concepts they will

encounter in a postsecondary engineering course of study. Students employ engineering and

scientific concepts in the solution of engineering design problems. They develop problem-

solving skills and apply their knowledge of research and design to create solutions to various

challenges such as a solar/hydrogen hybrid car, a bridge truss, a contraption built and

programmed to sort marbles of different materials, and a projectile motion device. Students

also learn how to document their work and communicate their solutions to peers and members

of the professional community.

Computer Integrated Manufacturing – CTE Center - Renaissance Campus


Open to: 11, 12


Prerequisite: Successful completion Principles of Engineering A & B. Students must be concurrently enrolled

in HS Math II or above. Digital Electronics is highly recommended.

Content: The major focus of this course is to answer questions such as: How are things made? What

processes go into creating products? How do assembly lines work? How has automation

changed the face of manufacturing? As students find the answers to these questions, they learn

about the history of manufacturing, a sampling of manufacturing processes, robotics and

automation. The course is built around several key concepts: computer modeling, Computer

Numeric Control (CNC) equipment, Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) software, robotics

and flexible manufacturing systems.

Digital Electronics – CTE Center – Renaissance Campus


Open to: 11, 12


Prerequisite: Successful completion of Principles of Engineering A & B. Students must be concurrently

enrolled in HS Math II or above. Computer Integrated Manufacturing is highly recommended.

Content: This course is the study of electronic circuits that are used to process and control digital signals.

Digital electronics is the foundation of all modern electronic devices such as cellular phones,

MP3 players, laptop computers, digital cameras and high-definition televisions. The major focus

of the DE course is to expose students to the process of combinational and sequential logical

design, teamwork, communication methods, engineering standards and technical

documentation.

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Civil Engineering & Architecture A & B (UofI – Intro to Arch 151 — 3 credits) – CTE Center -

Renaissance Campus


Open to: 11, 12

Credit: 4 (full year-2 periods)

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Principles of Engineering A & B.

Content: The major focus of this course is completing long-term projects that involve the

development of property sites. As students learn about various aspects of civil engineering

and architecture, they apply what they learn to the design and development of a property.

Students work in teams, exploring hands-on activities and projects to learn the

characteristics of civil engineering and architecture. In addition, students use 3D design

software to help them design solutions to solve major course projects. Students learn

about documenting their project, solving problems and communicating their solutions to

their peers and members of the professional community of civil engineering and

architecture

Aerospace Engineering – CTE Center - Renaissance Campus


Open to: 12

Credit: 2 (1st semester-2 periods)

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Digital Electronics A & B and/or Computer Integrated

Manufacturing A & B, or Civil Engineering & Architecture A & B.

Content: The major focus of this course is to expose students to the world of aeronautics and

aerospace engineering and related areas of study. Lessons and projects engage students

in engineering design problems related to evolution of flight, physics of flight, flight

simulation, propulsion, rocketry, space travel, aerospace structures and materials, flight

and space physiology, remote sensing and robotics. In addition, students use 3D design

software to help design solutions to proposed problems. Students design intelligent

vehicles to learn about documenting their project, solving problems and communicating

their solutions to their peers and members of the professional community.

Engineering Design & Development (NNU – ENGR 1050 – 3 credits) -- CTE Center - Renaissance

Campus


Open to: 12

Credit: 2 (2nd semester-2 periods)

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Digital Electronics and/or Computer Integrated Manufacturing, or

Civil Engineering & Architecture A & B. Students must be concurrently enrolled in HS Math

III A & B or above.

Content: This capstone course allows students to design a solution to a technical problem of their

choosing. This is an engineering research course in which students research, design, test

and construct a solution to an open-ended engineering problem. The product

development life cycle and a design process are used to guide and help the team to reach

a solution to the problem. Students create presentations to their solutions. The EDD

course allows students to apply all the skills and knowledge learned in previous

engineering courses. This course also engages students in time management and

teamwork skills, a valuable set for students in the future. Students in Engineering Design

and Development are responsible for obtaining supplies specific to their group projects.

Students are encouraged to seek out donations and/or recycled parts that can be used in

completing their projects.

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